Lesson Plan

Visual Schedules Power

Parents will learn to use visual supports and structured schedules to enhance their child's independence and positive behavior, and will create personalized visuals and schedule plans to implement at home.

Visuals and schedules clarify expectations, build routine, and reduce behavior challenges. Empowering parents with these tools boosts child confidence, consistency, and family harmony.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Print and Prepare Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Understanding the Benefits of Visuals and Schedules

15 minutes

Step 3

Hands-On Visual Creation Activity

25 minutes

Step 4

Designing Effective Schedules for Home

20 minutes

Step 5

Group Discussion and Reflection

15 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Visual Schedules Power

Welcome participants and introduce facilitators. Review session duration and overview.

Session Objectives

Read each objective aloud, elaborating on how it will guide the workshop.

Why Use Visuals and Schedules?

Explain how visuals and schedules clarify expectations and reduce stress for both children and caregivers.

Research Highlights

Summarize key findings from recent studies; cite the most compelling data points.

Examples from Our Gallery

Scroll through images or hand out printed examples as you speak.

Hands-On Visual Creation Activity

Read through instructions and demonstrate filling one step on the template.

Using the Visual Schedule Template

Point out template features and suggest design best practices.

Designing Effective Home Schedules

Introduce the chart example and cue cards, then guide parents as they draft schedules.

Reflection: Identifying Barriers & Solutions

Encourage honest reflection; share one barrier and brainstorm solutions as a group.

Group Discussion Prompts

Use these prompts to facilitate a rich discussion; capture notes on flipchart.

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Recap the session, share resource access details, and remind parents to fill out feedback.

Lesson Plan

Visual Schedules Power

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Print and Prepare Materials

Step 1

Welcome and Introduction

Step 2

Understanding the Benefits of Visuals and Schedules

Step 3

Hands-On Visual Creation Activity

Step 4

Designing Effective Schedules for Home

Step 5

Group Discussion and Reflection

Step 6

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Slide Deck

Visual Schedules Power

Session Objectives

Why Use Visuals and Schedules?

Research Highlights

Examples from Our Gallery

Hands-On Visual Creation Activity

Using the Visual Schedule Template

Designing Effective Home Schedules

Reflection: Identifying Barriers & Solutions

Group Discussion Prompts

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Worksheet

Worksheet

Worksheet

Worksheet

Visual Schedules Power

Alyssha Walker