Visual schedules special education

Creating schedules for your special education classroom doesn't have to be complicated, but it's good to use variety based off of your individual students' level. In this post, I'm sharing ideas and tips for integrating 4 different types of schedules that I use with my elementary special education students. Providing a structured schedule and predictable routine is a great way to support your special ed students, and also set them up for success!

First then visuals are great for helping students understand what needs to be done and what they can receive for doing it. Get a free board in this post.

When I talk to teachers about schedules. There is one BIG thing that stands out the most to me. How do I know what is best for my kids? Ultimately, the answer is simple + complicated at the same exact time. YOU know your kids best. Not me, not any blogger or autism expert. You […]

Does the thought of visual schedules make your head spin? Are you tired of finding stray PECs scattered about the room? Then Especially Education's Visual Schedule Flip Book and Token Board may be your solution! This post will walk you through the ins and outs of this visual schedule, providing tips and adaptations to meet the needs of every single student in your classroom!

This week was pre-planning and I really got almost nothing done. I just can't figure out what to do with my room. I don't like distraction and clutter and lots of stuff. Most of the other teachers have cute themes in their rooms but it's visual overload to me. So my room tends to look pretty plain and dare I say, boring, compared to everyone else's. So far this is what I've got... As you can see, I'm painting my walls light blue. (They're actually finished now.) I figure it's a nice calm…

See how self-contained teacher Michelle creates visual schedules tailored to student needs in her classroom.

Special education schedules can be difficult to complete. Today, I’m sharing my elementary autistic support classroom schedule. You will want to draft a schedule and start with non-negotiables like recess, lunch, etc. Next, our daily schedule is displayed in the classroom in a central location. I create individual student visual schedules. If students travel outside of the classroom use a travel schedule for students as well. Learn more about special ed classroom schedules!

Morning Fitness takes place first thing in the morning.. After school wide flag salute students go straight to the playground for free play for a few minutes. Once everyone is situated, I start morning fitness. It changes every day and is the most laxed part of our day. Every day we do different activities. Some...