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First-Then Board Printable

This first-then board printable is a simple two-step visual support for showing the expected task first and the next activity after it.

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First-Then Board

First: ____________________ Then: ____________________

Use one clear task and one clear next activity.

First

Finish work
Clean up
Pack folder

Then

Choice time
Snack
Read a book

Adult reminder

Show the board before the transition starts.

What this printable is for

A first-then printable for one immediate task followed by one next activity.
A transition support for classroom work sessions, cleanup, errands, homework, or home routines.
A simple visual when a full schedule is too much information.

When to use it

When the child only needs to see the current expectation and what comes after it.
Before transitions that often lead to repeated reminders or confusion.
During short work-then-choice routines at home, in therapy-adjacent practice, or in classrooms.

How to customize it

Write one concrete task in the first box and one honest next activity in the then box.
Use the generator to add custom wording, icons, notes, or a cleaner PDF-style download from the browser.
Keep the board private and supportive when it is being used for an individual student.

Best for short transitions

A first-then board works best when the support is immediate. It should not carry an entire day; it should make the next small expectation and next activity clear.

Keep the then promise realistic

The then activity should be something the adult can actually provide. If the reward or next step changes, print a fresh board or customize the generator version.

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Related generator

Need different wording, more spaces, a different layout, or a custom PDF? Use the First Then Board Generator to make a version that matches your routine.

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FAQ

When should I use a first-then board instead of a visual schedule?

Use a first-then board for one task and one next activity. Use a visual schedule when several steps need to stay visible.

Can I make a custom first-then board?

Yes. The related generator lets you type your own first and then wording before printing or creating a PDF from the page.