Free! Morning Routine Visual Schedule (Printable Pack)
Make mornings calmer and more predictable with this easy-to-use visual schedule. Designed for autistic children and other visual learners, this printable pack helps families start the day with confidence.
Full Description
We know mornings can be stressful, and getting everyone up, dressed, fed and out the door on time is no small task. Our Morning Routine Visual Schedule gives your child clear, step-by-step visuals to follow, can reduce stress, and, for some children, build opportunities for independence.
This resource has been created by practitioners with years of hands-on experience supporting autistic children and their families. It's simple, practical, and easy to customise so you can support your child's understanding of what comes next, making their mornings more predictable.
What's Included?
- A set of routine cards covering common steps in the morning routine (e.g., wake-up, brush teeth, breakfast, school bag).
- Multiple character options so your child can see themselves reflected in the visuals.
- Visual boards to arrange 5, 7 or more steps in the morning routine.
- Clear, colourful illustrations designed for easy recognition
- Printable format (PDF) so you can use it again and again
How this resource can help:
- Provides clear, step-by-step visuals to support understanding.
- Helps children anticipate what comes next in their routine.
- Acts as a scaffold to support understanding of spoken language and communication
- Offers a way to give instructions visually, without the added social demands of repeated verbal prompts.
- For children who are ready, can createadvan more opportunities for independence, reducing the need for adult instructions