2 x 2 size for daily picture schedule

As a parent or educator, you may not want to use photos to develop a picture schedule for your child or student. In the past, I have used "Board Maker" which is a computer program that is an encyclopedia of line drawings. These line drawings can be in color or black and white. I have used both. You can make them the size of 2 x 2 and if you have a computer, print them out.

If you have a student who is in a self-contained classroom; you can set up a small plastic cup on their desk or laminate an envelope where they can drop the picture into when the activity is completed. Again, a teacher assistant would need to assist the student until some independence has been created. You can also put the 2 x 2 pictures on strips of cardboard where they are attached to velcro. Each strip can then be put into a binder. I have put up to 4 pictures onto each strip.

For a student to become successful with using his picture schedule, it is important to model for your student, by saying, "it is time for P.E." take off the P.E. picture, where does it go? Then you can ask your student to recall where they are going. At the beginning, you want to provide as much support for the student to be successful. Then as the student gains ground on the use of the picture schedule, you will then slowly decrease the amount of support given.

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Ms.C

Photo Picture Schedule

There is a lot to learn when developing a photo picture schedule for your child or student. When a picture schedule is ready to be used; you will want to model for your students on how to use it. Children with learning disabilities or specifically children with Autism Spectrum Disorder need to know where they are they going, what is coming next, and if there are any huge transitions during the day.

As adults, we like to know where we are going, what is coming next and if there are any huge transitions during the day. Were just able to handle it better that is all. I would suggest to have a teacher assistant work with the student until they are able to gain some independence on their own.

Ms.C

The Picture Classroom Schedule

As a classroom teacher, it is imperative for students with learning disabilities to gain some independence. One way of this being done is to develop a photo picture schedule. You will need to take a photo of each activity with the student being in the photo. In the past, I have used a binder to put photos inside if a student is also attending a regular education classroom.

You can also put the photo picture schedule on a wall near the student's desk or onto the desk itself. Prior to making the photo picture schedule, it is important to write out the daily activities for each day. Like I mentioned in the previous post, you can also label the picture, so the student is pairing the visual with the written language. Some teachers will lay out the photos from top to bottom accordingly from the first activity to the last or across.

Ms.C

Photo Picture Schedule

To develop a photo picture schedule you will need a camera. This can be a digital camera or one you can purchase cheaply from the store. As a teacher, you will want to take a photo of each activity for the entire day at school. As a parent, you may have a child who has difficulties with his/her morning routine. You will want to take a photo of each part of that routine. Prior to taking the photos, it is necessary to write out each activity or each part of the morning routine. This is crucial, otherwise, how will you know what photos to take.

For instance, a morning routine could have up to 5 steps: going to the bathroom, washing face, brushing teeth, brushing hair, or taking a bath. Every child is unique and may require more detailed steps. You will want to take a photo of your child while there at that particular step of the routine. Once you have taken a photo of each of the steps, you can then take the photos to your local copier store and get them laminated. This will prevent any water or googy hands from getting on the photos.

Once the photos are laminated, you can then develop a photo picture schedule from top to bottom. This means you will display the photos with the first activity showing and the last activity at the bottom. I have had marvelous results with my students using this learning tool. Most kids love to see themselves in a photo! You can also attach a sticker to the bottom of the photo saying in words what the child is doing. This way you are pairing the visual with the written words which is language.

I hope you find this post helpful and comments are welcome!
Ms.C

The usefulness of a picture schedule

Greetings, I would like to share with you today parents and educators on how to develop a picture schedule for your child or students who have disabilities. A picture schedule can also be developed for a typically developing child who may need extra assistance.

A picture schedule is a visual tool that can be very useful for a child. It can be very simple or very elaborate. I have developed picture schedules from taking photos of each activity, drawing a quick sketch of the activity, utilizing magazines, and making copies of pictures from books. You can also find computer programs such as "Board Maker" that is like an encyclopedia of black and white drawings.

As an adult some of us carry a day planner. This planner tells us where we need to go, what time we need to meet with someone, and it generally provides necessary information for us to get through are day. A picture schedule is similar to a day planner, although it is a visual and written tool. I will continue in the next post on how to develop a photo picture schedule for your child or student in a home or classroom setting.

Ms. C