Creating a Visual Schedule at Home Tip Sheet

When toddlers can see what is coming next, the day feels calmer and language grows. Use this tip sheet to build a visual schedule at home, a row of pictures that shows your child the order of daily activities. It walks you through choosing familiar routines like meals and bedtime, gathering real photos or simple pictures, putting them in order somewhere your child can see and reach, and using them the same way each day: get your child's attention, point to the picture, and sign or say the activity. Use it to reduce frustration and turn everyday routines into language moments.