Consistent Routines &
Daily Schedules

During such an unpredictable time in our children's lives, setting up a consistent routine and schedule at home during the virtual instruction period can help decrease the opportunity for a child to engage in challenging behaviors. It can help decrease anxiety and increase compliance. A visual schedule is best so that the child knows what to expect and when. Schedules can be written by hand, typed up or include pictures. Definitely include breaks within the schedule; e.g. lunch breaks, leisure breaks, downtime. This way, your child can see the progression of the day and be prepared for the different transitions and activities. What if there are only certain tasks or activities are challenging, e.g. bedtime routine and meals? That's okay - you can still make a schedule just for that task or activity!

Resource: "Focus on Five: Tips for Parents for Home Learning"

Here are some examples of daily schedules. If you would like one made for use in your home, or would like an editable version, please contact me and I will be happy to do so!

Here are two visual schedules with pictures that you can cut out and assemble on your own.

This is a weekly task checklist that your child can use for the entire week at a glance.

Here are two simple printable visuals. The first one has room for 5 activities and the second one can be used for each activity.

Here is another checklist for older students.

Here are some visuals for just parts of the day, morning routine and evening routine. Just cut off the go to school portion :)