First/Then Board Builder

How to Use a First/Then Board

• 1

  Keep the demand short — one step at a time. "First brush teeth" works; "First get ready for school" is too vague.

• 2

  The "Then" should be something genuinely motivating to your child. If they don't care about the reward, the board won't work.

• 3

  Show the board before the task begins — not during a meltdown or refusal. Present it calmly when your child is regulated.

• 4

  Use it consistently for a few weeks before deciding if it's working. Consistency is what makes these tools effective.

• 5

  Pair it with verbal explanation: say "First get dressed, THEN iPad time" while pointing to each panel.