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Transition Cards

School

🏫 School
Free

Six large picture cards that show a change is coming: 5 minutes, 2 minutes, 1 minute, almost done, time to switch, all done.

Suggested use: Print, cut and laminate. Show the card first, then say the words — or say nothing at all.

Preview

Cut apart on the dashed lines
5
5 minutes
2
2 minutes
1
1 minute
Almost done
Time to switch
All done
For the adult
  • Use the same cards at home, school and therapy so the meaning never changes.
  • Hold the card at your child's eye level and wait a few seconds before speaking.
  • Always follow the card — if it says all done, the activity ends.

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