Now and Next Board

Visual schedules are an effective classroom tool, especially for reducing anxiety in children who thrive on routine. Combining “now and next” boards with reward cards provides helpful structure while motivating positive behavior.

This resource includes a two-column schedule board labeled “Now” and “Next” where teachers can display activity cards outlining the day’s lessons and tasks. Seeing the sequence of events provides reassuring structure. Children can focus on the current task knowing what comes next.

The set also includes 22 illustrated reward cards like computer time, a sticker, or 5 minutes of Legos. These incentives can be integrated into the schedule, motivating students to complete the “Now” activity to earn the “Next” reward.

With over 80 engaging activity and lesson cards, teachers can customize the board. Cards with clear illustrations depicting math, reading, PE, music and more provide visual cues young children relate to. This system reduces anxiety around transitions while building readiness skills.

Now and next boards give children a sense of control over the day’s cadence. Integrating motivating rewards incentivizes positive behavior. This clear structure helps create a calm, focused environment ideal for learning and development.

This pack has a chart with two boxes for ‘Now’ and ‘Next’ and 72 visual timetable cards with lessons and activities as well as 22 reward cards.

Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart.