First/Then Board Maker for Transitions and Routines
Show what comes first and what comes next. Add a picture to each card, pick a color scheme, and print a board a learner can see at a glance.
Make a First/Then BoardFree to use. No account needed.
What You Can Do
Two or three steps
A classic first and then, two tasks before one reward, or a first, next and then sequence.
Color schemes and card styles
Five color schemes and rounded, sharp or playful cards, so the board suits the learner and the setting.
Your pictures
Search the library or upload photos of the real activity or place.
Portrait or landscape
Print it for a wall, a binder, or the back of a clipboard.
Make One in Three Steps
- 1.Choose the steps. Pick the task and what follows it.
- 2.Add pictures. Use a clear image for each card, and a short label.
- 3.Print and laminate. Add velcro so the cards can be swapped for the next task.
Great For
- Getting through a non-preferred task
- Transitions between activities
- New or unfamiliar routines, like a doctor's visit
- A first step into visual supports
Common Questions
- Is it free?
- Yes. You can build and print boards for free without an account. Free prints and PDFs include a small watermark, and Pro removes it, saves your boards to your account, and makes photo search unlimited.
- What is a first/then board?
- A visual with two spaces: what to do now, and what comes after. It helps a learner see that the work has an end and a good thing follows.
- Is it a visual schedule?
- It covers one step. For a whole day or a longer routine a visual schedule fits better, and a first/then board works well inside it.
Make a First/Then Board Now
Build it, preview it, and print it in a few minutes.
Make a First/Then BoardFree. No credit card needed.