Support independence, reduce anxiety, and create predictable routines with these soft pastel visual schedule cards and First-Then icons designed specifically for Pre-K and special education classrooms.

This comprehensive visual support system helps students understand expectations, transition smoothly, and build independence throughout the school day.

Created in the signature Happy Hearts & Growing Minds style, each card features calming colors, simple illustrations, thick outlines, and clear labels to support students with autism, developmental delays, language delays, and executive functioning needs.

These cards are ideal for use in:

• Special education classrooms
• Pre-K and preschool classrooms
• Autism support classrooms
• Inclusive classrooms
• Self-contained classrooms
• Early intervention settings

What’s Included

16 First-Then cards:
• Circle Time
• Table Work
• Clean Up
• Line Up
• Potty
• Morning Work
• Small Group
• Break
• Play
• Sensory
• Snack
• Recess
• Choice
• Toys
• Music

Essential routine and transition icons:
• Arrival
• Music & Movement
• Backpack
• Morning Work
• Instruction
• Reading
• Math
• Writing
• Centers
• Small Group
• Break
• Sensory
• Calm Down
• Bathroom
• Pack Up
• and more

Design Features

• Soft pastel calming color palette
• White background for reduced visual overload
• Thick outlines for clear visual definition
• Simple, child-friendly illustrations
• Clear word labels
• Consistent design for easy recognition

Benefits

Supports students with:
• Autism
• ADHD
• Executive functioning needs
• Language delays
• Anxiety with transitions
• Difficulty with routines

Helps improve:
• Independence
• Predictability
• Transition success
• Behavior regulation
• Classroom structure

Printing Recommendations

• Print on cardstock
• Laminate for durability
• Add Velcro for schedule boards
• Use with First-Then boards, visual schedules, and task strips

Grade Levels

Pre-K
Preschool
Kindergarten
Special Education
Early Intervention

File Type

Printable PDF
Print-and-go format