Lanyard Routine Cards

These 12 lanyard cards are designed to support children in nursery who may be non-verbal or have special needs, providing visual prompts to aid understanding and communication. Each card features a clear, engaging illustration with bold text, along with a handy tab for quick and easy access.

Card Descriptions

Water

A picture of a water bottle to indicate it’s time for a drink.
Toilet

A simple illustration of a toilet to show when it’s time to go or for a child to request to use it.
Wash Hands

A picture of hands being washed to prompt hygiene routines.
Snack Time

An image of fruit to indicate snack breaks.
Outdoor Play

A picture of children playing outside, symbolising outdoor activity time.
Lunchtime

An illustration of a plate and cutlery to signal when it’s time to eat lunch.
Story Time

A book icon with a child listening to represent quiet group story sessions.
Tidy-Up Time

A visual of a person sweeping to encourage tidying.
Sit Down

A picture of a child sitting to show it’s carpet time or to have quiet time.

Home Time

A house icon to signal the end of the day.
Line Up

A picture of children in a queue to encourage to line up.

Coat Time

A picture of a coat to indicate it’s time to get their coat.

These cards are versatile and can be used by staff to provide structure, reduce anxiety, and promote understanding of daily routines for children with additional needs.

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