Daily Decisions: Visual Choice Boards for Calm
Transitions at Home and at School
 
🛠 What’s Inside
3 Choice Boards: Morning, After-School, and Evening
Visual Choice Cards: With images + words for common
tasks
Blank Cards: For customized routines (draw or write
your own!)
 
🌟 Using Your Routine Choice Boards
 
A Simple Guide for Calm, Connected Days
Daily routines don’t have to feel like a battle. These Routine
Choice Boards help young children feel empowered,
prepared, and more willing to transition through their day,
because they get to make choices within a structured
environment.
 
This guide will show you how to introduce and use your
boards with confidence.
 
🧠 Why Choice Matters
 
Young children thrive on routine, but they also crave
independence. Offering limited choices allows them to feel in
control while still moving through the day with predictability.
💬 “Would you like to brush your teeth first, or get
dressed first?”
 
Providing two options helps avoid power struggles and
fosters decision-making skills.
 
📋 How to Use
1. Introduce the Board
Choose one part of the day (like the morning) to start.
Show your child the board and explain:
“You’ll get to pick the order of a few things we do every
day."
 
2. Set Up Limited Choices
 
Offer 2–4 picture options at a time. This keeps the board
manageable and encourages follow-through.
Ex: “This morning, you can choose between stretching or
singing a song to start the day!”
 
3. Let Your Child Place the Cards
 
Encourage them to place the cards on the board in the
order they want. This gives ownership and builds sequencing
skills.
 
4. Follow the Routine Together
Move through the activities in order. If needed, gently point
to the board as a reminder of what’s next.
 
🔁 Tips for Success
✅ Keep it simple and consistent
✨ Use positive reinforcement: “You followed your board
all morning! That was so helpful."
🔄 Rotate in new cards as your child grows or interests
change
🖍 Involve your child in drawing on the blank cards—kids
love it!
 
🧩 Want to Do More?
Pair this product with:
A visual daily schedule
Calm-down corner visuals
Behavior support tools
 
💛 You’ve Got This!
 
Remember: the goal isn’t perfection, it’s progress. Visual
tools like these help children feel grounded, seen, and
supported. You’re building skills for smoother days and
stronger relationships.