Visual Schedule: Morning and Afternoon Tasks

Visual Schedule: Morning and Afternoon Tasks helps preschool and kindergarten kids follow their routines with picture cards.

Kids move each picture card, like brush teeth or put shoes on, from To Do to Finished. Encouraging words like “You rock!” cheer them on.

Picture schedules help kids know what comes next and build independence at home and at school.

How to Use Visual Schedule: Morning and Afternoon Tasks

1. Print and laminate the mats and task cards.
2. Pick the tasks for each routine.
3. Put the cards in the To Do column.
4. Kids move each card to Finished when they complete it.
5. Celebrate a finished routine.

Home Routine: Hang the mats by the door or bathroom.

Classroom Routine: Use the cards for arrival and dismissal.

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Easy Ways to Differentiate This Visual Schedule

Every group has a mix of skills and needs. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

• Start with 3 tasks.
• Use photos of your child.
• Move the cards together.
• Use a first-then board.

For On-Level Practice:

• Follow the full routine.
• Move each card.
• Name each task.
• Do the routine on your own.

For an Extra Challenge:

• Add new task cards.
• Read the task words.
• Time your routine.
• Make an evening routine.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

• Show each step and give plenty of wait time.
• Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
• Use photos of the child doing each task.
• Keep the mat at eye level.

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Visual Schedule: Morning and Afternoon Tasks Is Perfect For:

• Toddlers
• Preschool and pre-K
• Kindergarten
• Home routines
• Classroom management
• Special education
• ELL and multilingual learners
• Homeschool

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