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First-Then Boards

Your guide to creating first-then boards to simplify tasks and motivate kids in a snap!

Malak Abdelghaffar avatar
Written by Malak Abdelghaffar
Updated over 3 months ago

A First-Then Board is a visual tool that helps children understand and follow a sequence of tasks or activities. You can use it for:

Smooth transitions: Help kids easily navigate changes between activities.
🎯 Goal-driven fun: Motivate them with clear rewards for completing tasks.
🛠️ Structured support: Provide a roadmap that fosters independence.


Step 1: Customize Your Board

⚙️ Start by making the board uniquely yours!

  • Pick the reading level: Match the text to your child’s reading ability.

  • Decide on # of decks: Choose the number of decks you want to create.

  • Select/create a child profile: You can select a pre-made child profile, create a child profile from scratch, or continue without selecting a featured child.


Step 2: Add Tasks & Rewards

🚀 Now it’s time to set up the board!

  • Top 3 boxes: Add rewards to motivate your child. Think fun activities your child will love, like coloring, screen time, or playing a game!

  • Middle 2 boxes: Add tasks your child needs to complete, such as cleaning up, finishing homework, or brushing their teeth.

  • Bottom box: Leave the “I am working for” box empty for now. This is where rewards will go later!

NOTE: To generate the image for each reward/task, press the arrow icon on the individual box. Image generation may take a few minutes—feel free to explore other tabs while our AI works its magic!


Step 3: View & Interact with Your Board

🎉 Your board is ready! Here’s how to use it:

  • Click on "Expand Cards" to toggle between static and interactive mode.

  • Interactive Mode: Drag one of the rewards to the “I am working for” box. This lets the child pick their goal, giving them control over their motivation.

  • Static Mode: Prefer a simple, non-interactive view? No problem—you can switch anytime!

🔄 You can revisit your First-Then Board anytime by heading to your Reading Nook!


Share your First-Then Board

❤️ Love your creation? Share the joy!

✨ Click the Share button at the top-right corner to get a shareable link.
✨ Share your creation with friends, family, or peers!


Looking for more help? Watch the First-Then Boards Tutorial for a step-by-step guide and detailed tips and tricks! 👇

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