We have a large desk size calendar hung on the wall that all the important things get written on (appointment's, play-dates, special events around town that we want to attend), I don't do a written schedule because my 12 year old says it's embarrassing when her friends come over to have it out. She does have reminders on the back of her door. They are laminated checklists of everything she needs during the school year. That way she can use a dry erase marker to cross things off, also they are small enough to stow in the desk when her friends come over.

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Jamie said ...
Has anyone created a board for their schedule?
I'd like to create one that we can change for each day (the night before, so we decide what we'd like to do the next day).

I haven't found the right medium to make it out of though.

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I sometimes use a pictorial timeline, with photos of the kids doing all our usual activities (inc, meals, nap, cleaning teeth etc). I mainly use it with the children I work with, especially when I've got someone new I'm helping to settle in - they love seeing what's planned, what to expect from their day with me. The kids love that it's pictures of them in the timeline, and as it's just photos pegged on a mini-washing line it's so easy to set up, talk through, take the pictures down as we complete each task.

I love this idea Cathy! Especially using pictures OF the kids DOING that activity!

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Cathy at NurtureStore said ...
I sometimes use a pictorial timeline, with photos of the kids doing all our usual activities (inc, meals, nap, cleaning teeth etc). I mainly use it with the children I work with, especially when I've got someone new I'm helping to settle in - they love seeing what's planned, what to expect from their day with me. The kids love that it's pictures of them in the timeline, and as it's just photos pegged on a mini-washing line it's so easy to set up, talk through, take the pictures down as we complete each task.

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Lol - I often find myself longing for the older ages (i.e. 12 years old) because then we can play board games and really get into it, or do other certain things that we can't yet do... but I do forget it is going to bring along that attitude too! :P Embarrassed by a schedule! I can definitely see that... I woulda thought my mom was nerdy if she made me do it at that age... glad you're finding a work around!

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Kiwivandal said ...
We have a large desk size calendar hung on the wall that all the important things get written on (appointment's, play-dates, special events around town that we want to attend), I don't do a written schedule because my 12 year old says it's embarrassing when her friends come over to have it out. She does have reminders on the back of her door. They are laminated checklists of everything she needs during the school year. That way she can use a dry erase marker to cross things off, also they are small enough to stow in the desk when her friends come over.

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