Structured Routine

Why should I do it:

Provides students with predictability decreasing anxiety, frustration and worry

When should I do it:

When a student gets off task easily, is easily frustrated, is anxious about the school day

How do I do it:

You can write your schedule on the board daily, crossing off events as they occur.

You can provide the student with an individual schedule on their desk daily, having them cross off events as they occur

The schedule can include pictures as well as words

You can also add a timer for each topic, providing student with a time frame for each subject

Resources & support for technique: