Lesson Plan

Visuals & Schedules Lesson Plan

Parents will learn how visuals and schedules support children’s routines and will create personalized tools to implement at home.

Visuals and schedules enhance predictability, reduce anxiety, and boost engagement, empowering children to navigate daily routines and learning tasks with greater independence and confidence.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Presentation on Visuals & Schedules

20 minutes

Step 3

Hands-On Creation Activity

30 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion and Troubleshooting

20 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Visuals & Schedules: Supporting Routines at Home

Welcome everyone. Introduce yourself and share that today’s session will help parents understand and create visuals and schedules to support their children’s routines at home.

Agenda

Walk through the agenda so participants know what to expect and when the hands-on activity will occur.

What Are Visuals?

Define visuals clearly and give real-life examples. Emphasize that visuals can be photos, symbols, drawings, or objects.

What Are Schedules?

Introduce schedules and explain the difference between visuals and schedules—schedules organize visuals across time.

Benefits of Visuals & Schedules

Discuss the core benefits. Share a few anecdotes or research highlights about reduced anxiety and improved independence.

Sample Visuals in Action

Showcase a sample morning routine visual. Point out how each picture corresponds to a step and the template structure.

Sample Schedules in Action

Demonstrate a weekly schedule example. Highlight how sticky notes can make schedules flexible.

Steps to Create Effective Visuals

Guide parents through key steps for creating clear, age-appropriate visuals.

Steps to Develop Schedules

Outline how to develop a personalized schedule, emphasizing child involvement and regular review.

Tips & Troubleshooting

Share troubleshooting tips and encourage flexibility. Invite parents to think of solutions to common issues.

Summary & Next Steps

Wrap up the presentation portion. Remind parents about the upcoming hands-on activity using the templates you provided.