08/13/2026
🌟 Pyramid Model Practice Spotlight: Visual Schedules 🌟
A classroom schedule is more than a way for adults to keep track of the day—it’s a powerful support for young children!
One Pyramid Model practice is to provide a daily schedule that is accessible at children’s level, is reviewed throughout the day, and includes visuals such as photographs, drawings, or picture symbols to represent each activity.
A helpful visual schedule can:
📸 Show children what is happening now and what comes next
đź‘€ Make the routines and expectations of the day easier to understand
🧠Help children prepare for transitions and changes
đź’¬ Give children a way to talk about their day and what they can expect
âś… Provide a concrete way to see that an activity is finished
There are lots of creative ways to show that an activity is complete! Children might turn a picture over, remove it, move it to a “finished” spot, or move an arrow to the next activity.
The possibilities are endless—and the schedule doesn't have to be fancy! The key is to make something you can use frequently throughout your day!
How do you make your daily schedule accessible and meaningful for the children in your program? Share your ideas and photos in the comments! đź’š
