Sped classroom schedule

Setting up a schedule in a self-contained classroom is one of the hardest parts of our job. I remember my first year of teaching thinking, “why did no one teach me how to do this in college?” After years and years of tweaking my daily schedule, I finally settled on the same master schedule every […]

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A visual schedule uses pictures to communicate upcoming activities and task for students. Many students benefit from the use of a visual schedule, because it provides structure. Visual schedules are easy to use and modify to meet the needs of many children. They are helpful with preparing students for transitions, upcoming activities, and changes to ... Read More about Using a Visual Schedule

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This gives students a sense of stability because they know that they can count on whatever the schedule says.

This is how I set up a kindergarten daily schedule.

Free Visual School Schedule Cards - great for classroom or homeschool use - This Reading Mama

Visual schedules promote independence by allowing students to know the sequence of the day’s events. Here are 5 types of visual schedules commonly found in a special education classroom.

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