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Getting Ready for the Day

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Routines don’t always come naturally to everyone. So visual checklists can be a fun, engaging way for children to get organized for the day, establish routines, reduce anxiety, and gain confidence.

Social Story

This story is a great introduction to using a visual checklist.

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Helpful Hints

Review the checklist with your child and then model how to use it.

  • Start at the top of the visual checklist and complete one task at a time.
  • After each task is completed, a checkmark can be placed next to the completed task.

Interactive Ideas:

  • Boost fine motor skill development and move a clothespin down each task as they are completed.
  • Laminate the checklist and use a dry-erase marker to check off each task.
  • Keep track of how many times your child completes the checklist. Set a goal by week and month!

Daily Visual Checklist

Download this visual checklist.

  • Print it out, and hang it up so they can be inspired, every morning.
  • Coming soon: Modify it with your own tasks and images!

 

 

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Watch how kids use their visual checklist to get ready for a great day- everyday!

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