Choiceworks Calendar 6.0

The Choiceworks Calendar is a picture-based educational tool designed to assist children in understanding daily, weekly, and monthly events. By presenting time in a structured visual format, this app aids children in organizing their schedules and comprehending the concept of time sequences. It stands out as the pioneer in offering a comprehensive calendar tailored for both children and caregivers.

Key Features:

• Create visual calendars swiftly for various events using over 275 preloaded images and audio.
• Attach videos to any image and personalize calendars with your own images, audio recordings, and captions.
• Generate multiple customized calendars for individual children or classroom use.
• Utilize features like animated countdowns, spoken schedules, visual timers, automatic holiday updates, and recurring event additions.
• Enable notifications, alarms with visual and audio alerts, search functionalities, and seamless sharing options with other users.
• Print calendars for offline viewing or save them as PDFs as needed.

The effectiveness of visual supports in enhancing communication between children and caregivers is well-documented. The Choiceworks Calendar addresses the initial challenges children face with understanding traditional calendars by providing a user-friendly interface for caregivers. Through visual, audio, and video aids, children can engage confidently with their schedules, fostering independence and efficient planning.

By facilitating insights into school days, upcoming events, and changes in routines, the calendar instills a sense of responsibility while reducing anxiety associated with uncertainties. Encouraging adaptability and better behavior through routine changes, this tool offers consistent support that is accessible to children whenever needed.

Helpful Tips:

• Start by keeping the calendar simple and child-oriented to facilitate daily reviews and conceptual learning.
• Use visuals that highlight essential daily activities to provide clarity without overwhelming the child.
• Progressively introduce more complex scheduling concepts as the child's understanding evolves.