Visual Schedule Benefits

Young children want to know the plan and have a sense of control over their day.

Communicating this information in a way children can remember and understand can be challenging. Young children:

• need a longer time to process instructions
• forget what was said
• do not hear the instructions
• get distracted
• do not like the options given

A picture schedule gives kids the information they need in a way they can understand and remember – much like adults refer to a calendar or to-do list. Armed with information and choice, kids are more likely to cooperate and adults and children can enjoy the activities together.

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