Visual Schedules

Try implementing a visual schedule. Some students need a visual reminder of what comes next in their day.  A visual schedule can be used at any age and in any grade. There is no age limit on using visuals for success.

Example: 

Task Monitoring: 

• Get Ready, Do, Done printables or First, Then

• Asking for Help Card

• Visual Timers 

• Show a completed version of the activity/project or a video model of the process

• Provide a grading rubric prior to starting

Organizational Supports:

• Color coding (highlighting, labeling, underlining)

• Binders with dividers, pocket folders

• Have consistent cubby/space for the students belongings.

• Allow student to begin transition 5 minutes early to avoid congestion and noise

• Check In/ Check Out with Teacher

• Set aside an "organize/clean" weekly time to sort, throw out, and put away items in folders, desk, or cubbies.

Tasks Supports:

How to label, structure, define, and end tasks to have more meaning

• Use 3D objects instead of print outs

• Have examples laid out with the actual items

• Have an 'all done' bin so students know when they are finished

Helpful Apps:

• 360 Thinking App 

• CanPlan

• Visual Schedule Planner App

• Choice Works

Not sure how to create a visual schedule or need more help? Ask the OTs- Sandra, Erin, Clara or Chelsea to help get you started!