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Free visual schedule templates for home and school

Printable templates for mornings, bedtime, the school day and first-then, and how to make your own.

By The Autism Kit teamUpdated Sep 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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The short answer

Our free templates cover a 5-step morning schedule, a bedtime routine, a first-then board, a classroom visual timetable and a now-and-next board. Print, add your child's photos or our picture cards, and put the schedule at eye level. To make your own: one routine, 3 to 6 steps, one picture per step, and a 'done' spot.

Key takeaways
  • Free templates for mornings, bedtime, first-then and school.
  • One routine, 3 to 6 steps.
  • Use photos or picture cards.
  • Put it at eye level.

Which templates are available?

Free visual schedule templates
TemplateBest for
5-step morning scheduleGetting ready in the morning
Bedtime routineWinding down at night
First-then boardOne hard task, then a reward
Now and next boardThe UK name for first-then
Classroom visual timetableThe school day

See every template on Free autism printables.

How do I make my own?

  1. Pick one routine.
  2. List 3 to 6 steps.
  3. Choose one picture per step.1
  4. Add a 'done' spot to move finished steps.
  5. Use it every day for two weeks.
Free printable: starter packPDF · 3 pages · morning schedule, first-then board and 5-star token chart
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What can I try this week?

0 of 3 done

Common questions

Laminating and Velcro make pictures reusable. Clear sticky tape works too.

Sources

  1. AFIRM (UNC Frank Porter Graham): Visual supports evidence-based practice brief. afirm.fpg.unc.edu

This guide shares general information and our team's perspective, based on the sources above. Every child is different, so please talk with your child's doctor or care team about what's right for your family. How we write our guides.

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