Daily Routine Visual Schedules

Ÿ Morning Routine
Ÿ School Routine
Ÿ Afternoon Routine
Ÿ Evening Routine

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Includes 70+ picture icons

to create your own routines
or use the pre-made templates!
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Directions for the Daily Routine Charts

Print the pages that you need to use for the child. Select from Morning Routine, School Routine, Afternoon Routine and Evening
Routine. Each routine includes:
Ÿ 18 different picture icons
Ÿ 1 prepared 6 step Routine Board
Ÿ 1 blank template to create your own routine using the picture icons

The last page is blank to create extra routine cards.

TIP: Print on colored paper. Use different colored paper for each routine.
Tips for Establishing Independence with Everyday Routines
1. Make sure you have time to give the child your undivided attention when you are first teaching a new skill or routine.
Likewise, make sure that the child is paying attention when learning the skill. Minimize distractions and create a quiet
environment at first.

2. Break down the skill into simple steps. Give specific directions on how to complete each step.

3. To help the child understand the self help skill provide the visual images for each step. When each step is completed
the child can move on to the next picture.

4. Demonstrate each step as you move through the sequence. Check if the child understands fully before you move to
the next step.

5. Try to use the same wording on each step by step direction for consistency. As the child becomes more independent,
reduce the verbal cues until they can be discontinued completely.

6. Encourage and praise the child for each step that is accomplished. If a child is unable to complete a step you can help
with that one step. Always work to slowly fade away your assistance.

7. If able, offer a choice to help the child feel more independent. For example, let the child pick out his/her clothes.

8. Offer some positive reinforcement. For example, if you complete a certain number of steps then you will be able to
choose a book to read, play with a toy for special toy for a few minutes, etc.

9. Be patient. Take your time completing the routine or skill. Provide extra time to complete the skill.

10. Celebrate! When a child is consistently independent with a new skill or routine celebrate the success.
 Morning Routine
Bathroom Breakfast Get Dressed Morning Hygiene Coat and Shoes Backpack

1 2 3 4 5 6
Morning Routine
 Bathroom Breakfast Shower Morning Hygiene Pick out Clothes Get Dressed

Brush Teeth Wash Hands & Face Brush Hair Shave Make Bed Socks On

Make Lunch Pack Lunch Pack Up Notes Coat & Shoes On Backpack On Ready for Bus
 School Routine
Reading Writing Organize Supplies Pack Up Coat On Bus

1 2 3 4 5 6
School Routine
Classroom Unpack backpack Organize supplies Reading Writing Math

Science Social Studies Gym Music Art Lunch

Recess Library Computers Pack Up Coat On Bus

 Afternoon Routine
Unpack Backpack Go Outside Snacks Homework Play Time Sports

1 2 3 4 5 6
Afternoon Routine
Unpack backpack Sort School Papers Snacks Nap Chores Pet Care

Homework Go Outside Play time Craft time Sports Dance

Take a Walk Playground Read Music Television Computer

 Evening Routine
Clean up Pajamas Brush Teeth Bathroom Read Books Bedtime

1 2 3 4 5 6
Evening Routine
 Set Table Dinner Clean Dishes play time Clean up Color or Draw

Listen to music Take a Bath shower Pajamas Laundry Brush Teeth

Bedtime snack Read books Bathroom Snuggle Turn Light Off Bedtime