First/Then Visuals

Rationale

Adding predictability to students' days by using visual schedules paired with clocks and timers can help reduce students' anxiety related to "what comes next," "when can I XYZ," and "when will I be done with XYZ." While many of us develop visual schedule systems for students who experience anxiety related to schedule/what to expect, sometimes there are too many steps. 

"First/Then" and "First/Then/Last" schedules can help in these scenarios. You can print, laminate, and write on these with an expo or Vis-a-Vis marker, or you can add velcro or TACK-IT Over & Over adhesive and keep a bank of schedule cards in an envelope, file folder, or pencil box. 

If adding Velcro, remember the "hook on the book" rule: put the rough side on the schedule base and the soft velcro on the backs of the cards. If using TACK-IT Over & Over adhesive, place a small dot on the backs of laminated schedule cards and allow it to dry for 24 hours before use.

First/Then and First/Then/Last Bases

If adding Velcro, remember the "hook on the book" rule: put the rough side on the schedule base and the soft velcro on the backs of the cards. If using TACK-IT Over & Over adhesive, place a small dot on the backs of laminated schedule cards and allow it to dry for 24 hours before use.

Examples of Schedule Cards

If adding Velcro, remember the "hook on the book" rule: put the rough side on the schedule base and the soft velcro on the backs of the cards. If using TACK-IT Over & Over adhesive, place a small dot on the backs of laminated schedule cards and allow it to dry for 24 hours before use.

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