This hands-on visual resource is designed to support students in understanding the concepts of yesterday, today, and tomorrow in a clear and engaging way. Perfect for special education settings, kindergarten, and early years classrooms, this resource provides a concrete, visual way to support time concepts.
What’s included:
- A PDF Days of the Week (Monday–Sunday)
- PDF arrow cards labelled Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
How to use:
- Print and laminate both PDF's
- Add Velcro dots to each day and arrow
- Move the arrows daily with your student to show yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Why teachers love this resource:
- Supports visual learners
- Encourages understanding of time concepts and sequencing
- Great for morning routines, calendar time, and small-group instruction
- Simple design that reduces visual overload
- Low-prep and reusable
- A practical, versatile visual tool that fits seamlessly into daily classroom routines and supports a wide range of learners
This resource is especially effective for one-on-one instruction, allowing teachers to explicitly explain upcoming events and support students who may feel anxious about changes in routine.
For example, if a student is repeatedly talking about visiting Grandma's on the weekend, teachers can refer to the visual and say:
“Today is Friday. Tomorrow is Saturday. Jack will go to Grandma’s tomorrow.”
Seeing the arrows move helps reinforce understanding and provides reassurance through a clear, consistent visual reference.
