Visual Schedule Cards Editable for Preschool Transitions - Autism, Special Needs

A visual class schedule helps transitions in a preschool classroom run smoother. This class schedule uses real photos instead of clipart to help kids that struggle with abstract clipart. I have found these cards work well with autistic students and others with special needs like ADHD; toddlers and three-year olds with a limited vocabulary; ESL or bilingual students; and the whole classroom in general get used to routines quicker.

The words used on each card can be edited so if you call Group Time Morning Greeting instead, you can easily change it out.

What you get:

There are 21 unique photos, editable labels and three versions of each card:

Half sheet - ideal for posters in the classroom

Strips (nameplate size) – ideal for a pocket chart

Cards – ideal for file folders targeting one-on-one, or limited space areas

Description of each picture:

1. Children sitting together – Large Group, Circle Time, Morning Meeting
2. Children sitting at a table – Small Group, Morning Work, Table Time
3. Playground – Outside, Play, Recess
4. Girl and boy pointing – Planning time (We use this when children need to “plan” what they are doing during free choice time)
5. Girl talking into a microphone – Review Time (We use this after free choice time for the students to tell us what they did.
6. Crackers with Apple – Snack Time
7. Orange with Cereal – Breakfast
8. Sandwich, fruit and drink – Lunch
9. Empty Table – Table time
10. Toy food, magnifying glass, blocks, tweezer – Centers
11. Instruments and girl dancing – Music and Movement
12. Students sitting at a rug in a circle with a teacher – Circle time
13. Book – Story Time, Reading
14. Number magnet tiles – Math
15. Letters magnet tiles – Literacy
16. Magnifying glass – Science
17. Pocket calendar – Calendar
18. Backpack – Dismissal
19. Bus – Dismissal
20. Xylophone, Magnifying Glass, Computer, Paintbrushes – Specials
21. Books – Library
22. Colored paper and markers – Art
23. Instruments- Music
24. Ball, hula hoop, jump rope – Gym
25. Computer – Computer
26. Hands with soap – Hand washing
27. Toilet – Bathroom
28. Toothbrush – Brush Teeth
29. Downward dog yoga pose – Yoga
30. Girl sitting with eyes closed - Meditation

Skills/Standards practiced:

SE/SS.1.2 I can demonstrate awareness of abilities and preferences.

SE/SS 1.2a I can demonstrate independence in decision making regarding activities and materials.

SE/SS 1.2b I can demonstrate independence in a range of activities, routines, and tasks.

SE/SS 2.4a I can follow established rules, routines and directions independently.

RF.1 I can recognize print in everyday life, such as numbers, letters, one’s name, words, familiar logos, and signs.

RF.1.d I can recognize some alphabet letters.

RF.1.e I can recognize print in everyday life (e.g., numbers, letters, one’s name, words, familiar logos, and environmental print).

RF.3.a I can begin to associate names of letters with sounds of the alphabet (e.g. initial sound of own name).

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