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School-day transitions – free visual cards

Six cards show the school day from arrival to home time: arrive, sit in class, break outside, eat lunch, pack the bag and go home. Print them for free and choose the transitions you need.

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6 cards, one step at a time

These cards show an example. Use only the current transition if the whole sequence is too much at once. Agree with the student how to mark a completed step.

  1. Noah opening the door on arrival with his school bag on his back
    Arrive at school
  2. Noah sitting at a school desk with his hands on the desk
    Sit in class
  3. Noah playing outside
    Break outside
  4. Noah eating his lunch
    Eat lunch
  5. Noah packing his school bag
    Pack the bag
  6. Noah walking through a house doorway with his school bag
    Go home

Print the cards

All 6 cards on one A4 sheet with names underneath, ready to cut out. To swap a card or change a label, open the sheet in the editor first.

  1. Print and choose the transition you want to try first.
  2. Show the next activity in advance using the same words as the card.
  3. Check whether the pictures make sense to the student and adapt them after trying them.
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Noah, the figure on the cards

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Questions about the material

How do we start with one transition?

Choose a specific transition, such as moving from class to a break outside. Show the two cards and use words the student knows. Agree where the break happens and who helps. Change the labels in the free editable sheet if you use different words.

How do I show a change to the school day?

Replace the card and explain the new plan with words and pictures. Show only the steps that still apply.

Can several adults use the same board?

Yes. Start with the same sequence and words. Agree who updates the plan when the day changes.

Is this an individual professional assessment?

No. These cards are a material example. Adapt them with the student and professionals who know their communication.

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