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Transitions — first, then and wait

Transitions are often the hardest part. Here are schedules and cards for first, then, now and wait — to print at home or in preschool.

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Transition schedule – blank template PDF · A4 · free · Printed steps with empty tick boxes Transition schedule – filled-in example PDF · A4 · free · The same steps, numbered Picture cards – transitions PDF · A4 · free · Cards to cut out

View the picture cards on screen

How to use this

  1. Print on A4 and put it where your child can see the day.
  2. Tick steps with a pen, or cut out the picture cards for a board.
  3. Once the routine sticks, your child can follow the same steps in the app — no reprint when the day changes.

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