text: Decide how long the schedule should be. While some kids may prefer to have their entire day mapped out for them, others may find this way too overwhelming. If this sounds like your child, a morning, afternoon, and evening visual schedule may be a better option, or you could have a before school, during school, and after school template. Beginners may need to start with something simpler, like a ‘first, next, then’ visual schedule with only 3 activities listed (these work best when the last activity is a highly desired one). Don’t be afraid to test a few different options to find out what works best for your child, and remember that her needs may change as she matures.