Transition Keychain

This printable visual support includes a portable, double-sided keychain card with over 150 velcro-backed icons — covering common school locations and routines — designed to give students a clear, in-the-moment cue of what comes next as they transition throughout the school day.

What You'll Learn

• How to set up, laminate, and prepare the keychain card and velcro-backed icons for daily use
• How to hand icons directly to students to carry as a tangible transition cue between locations
• How to support student-initiated communication using icons on the card
• Practical scenarios for common transitions: recess to snack, circle time to bathroom, two-minute warnings, and more
• How to swap and customize icons as student routines and schedules change throughout the day

Who Is This For

Early education teachers, paras, and support staff working with students who benefit from visual supports or who struggle with transitions.

Access this resource as part of your BIP Visualized subscription.