This is the reason, why I do the following to prepare for the week (school days are essential):
1. Take the bottoms (shorts/ Pants/skirt), place two tops (shirt/blouse...this is where the choice comes into the morning routine) on top of the shorts, then undergarments and finally socks or stockings. For socks, place your hand in one sock and stuff it into the other sock. It saves the elasticity and takes up less space then the typical roll over method.
2. Roll everything together.
3. Repeat 5-7 times, one for each day of the week.
4. Sweater or jacket and shoes are by the door ready.
The key is when the child is sleepy and trying to negotiate going to school, you are able to say "Do you want to where your Ninja Turtles or your Lego shirt today? They will make the choice and get dressed quickly without complaints and move onto the next morning task with ease.
Providing a choice will leave your child feeling empowered, the rest goes smoothly. Take it from me, I am a single mom with a child on the Spectrum (Autistic). This has been the only way I have found morning compliance. It doesn't take more time, in fact it save oodles of time once you get the hang of it.
Also, prepare lunches the night before, it is helpful to do this while making dinner. My kid is really picky, so breakfast is prepped and table is set before I go to bed. The items that need to stay cold for breakfast are in the fridge ready to go and the packed lunch is right next to it. PS....use a sponge and freeze it. Throw it into the lunch as an ice pack and a way for your child to wash up. You can even add a bit of dish soap to the water before freezing.
Load up their school bag with library books, signed permission slips and school notes in the bag the night before so you don't forget while you are busy with other morning duties.
You're Welcome. :)
Folding PJ Sets (*bonus)
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