Breakfast Explorer Visual Schedule
Morning Routine
Breakfast Visual Schedule
Name:
Date:
1. FIRST
Eat Morning Breakfast
2. THEN Fun Activity / Free Choice
1
Sit at Table
Calm body in my chair
2
Clean Hands
Wash soap & dry hands
3
Plate Ready
Safe food + 1 try food
4
Take Bites
Small bite, chew slow
5
Drink Water
Gentle sip, cup on table
6
Wipe & Clean
Wipe face, plate to sink
Today's Breakfast Food Zones
Choice & Exploration
1. Safe Comfort Food
Food I know and love to fill my tummy
(E.g., toast, egg, pancake, cereal)
2. Explorer Bite (Tiny)
1 tiny bite to look, smell, or taste!
(E.g., berry slice, melon, yogurt drop)
Champion Effort
Every try is a giant win today!
Tasted or Explored:
Sensory Placemat
The Food Explorer Adventure
Rule of the Table:
You are always safe to choose!
The 5 Explorer Steps (Pick Any Step to Win!) Touching counts just as much as tasting!
1
LOOK
See the color
2
TOUCH
Fork or finger
3
SMELL
Bunny sniff
4
LICK
Tiny lip tap
5
TASTE
Mouse nibble
Table Placemat Layout (Place food directly here)
My Main Breakfast Plate
My safe, comfortable food stays right here. Nothing else will touch it!
Comfort Zone
Explorer Bite Spot
Place 1 tiny try-sized bite here
bite
Napkin Rest Spot
OK to spit out or rest food here
Sensory Word Clues (How does it feel?) Circle what you noticed
Crunchy 🥕
Sweet 🍓
Cool 🧊
Warm 🥞
Smooth 🍌
Salty 🥨
Explorer Motto: No pressure. Looking and smelling build comfort. You did an awesome job today!
Breakfast Routine Cards
Cut & Laminate
Breakfast Routine Visual Cards
Cut along dashed lines • Add Velcro dots
Ready
Sit Down
Calm body in chair
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Clean
Wash Hands
Soap & warm water
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Setup
Plate Ready
Food on placemat
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Eating
Use Spoon
Hold gently in hand
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Eating
Take 1 Bite
Small comfort bite
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Eating
Chew Slow
Count 1, 2, 3
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Drink
Sip Drink
Gentle sip from cup
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Table
Cup Down
Rest cup on table
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Explorer 1
Look at Food
Look at the color
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Explorer 2
Sniff Food
Bunny nose sniff
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Explorer 3
Touch or Tap
Lip tap or finger
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Explorer 4
Mouse Bite
Tiny try-sized bite
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Safe Spot
Rest on Napkin
Safe to say no thanks
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Clean
Wipe Mouth
Gentle napkin wipe
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Cleanup
Plate to Sink
Carry with 2 hands
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Reward
All Done!
Time for my reward
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Tip: Print on heavy cardstock and laminate before cutting. Use hook-and-loop (Velcro) coins on marked dots.
Sheet 1 of 2
Visual Supports
Schedule Strips & Reward Tokens
Cut strips & mount cards
Strip 1
First • Then Schedule Board
Attach cards with Velcro
FIRST
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Place Routine Card
THEN
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Place Reward Token
Strip 2
First • Next • Last Schedule Strip
For step-by-step breakfast
1. FIRST
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Step Card 1
2. NEXT
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Step Card 2
3. LAST
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Reward / Done
Lunch Explorer Visual Schedule
Midday Routine
Lunch Visual Schedule
Name:
Date:
1. FIRST
Eat My Lunch
2. THEN Recess / Playtime
1
Find My Seat
Sit calm at my table spot
2
Clean Hands
Wash hands or wipe clean
3
Unpack Food
Open box, lids & napkin
4
Eat & Chew
Comfort bites, chew steady
5
Drink Milk/Water
Gentle sips, bottle closed
6
Clean Up
Trash in bin, pack bag
Today's Lunch Food Zones
Choice & Autonomy
1. Safe Lunch Food
Favorite food that gives me power
(E.g., sandwich, pasta, cheese stick, crackers)
2. Explorer Bite (Tiny)
1 tiny bite to look, smell, or try!
(E.g., cucumber slice, carrot coin, apple slice)
Lunch Hero
I eat to fuel my body for play!
Tasted or Explored:
Sensory Placemat
The Lunch Explorer Adventure
Rule of the Table:
You are always safe to choose!
The 5 Explorer Steps (Pick Any Step to Win!) Touching counts just as much as tasting!
1
LOOK
Check shape
2
TOUCH
Finger or fork
3
SMELL
Bunny sniff
4
LICK
Lip or tongue tap
5
TASTE
Mouse nibble
Lunch Placemat Layout (Place food directly here)
My Main Lunch Plate / Box
My safe food stays here. It will never touch anything else on the table!
Safe Comfort Spot
Explorer Bite Spot
Place 1 tiny try-sized bite here
bite
Napkin Rest Spot
OK to spit out or rest food here
Lunch Sensory Clues (How does it feel?) Circle what you noticed
Crunchy 🥕
Juicy 🍊
Cold 🧃
Crispy 🥨
Soft 🥪
Chewy 🧀
Explorer Motto: No pressure. You explored like a champion today! Now enjoy your playtime!