The Breathe Organization

Learn a skill one picture at a time

Visual Learning & Life Skills

Simple, kid-friendly illustrations. Choose a routine, follow each picture, or print the steps to use at home, school, or a day program.

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Personal care

Wash Your Hands

6 picture steps with plain-language captions.

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Personal care

Brush Your Teeth

6 picture steps with plain-language captions.

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Cooking

Make a Fruit Parfait

6 picture steps with plain-language captions.

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Household skills

Set the Table

6 picture steps with plain-language captions.

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Wash Your Hands — 6 steps

Personal care · Follow the cards left to right, top to bottom.

Step 1

Turn on water

Step 2

Wet hands

Step 3

Get soap

Step 4

Rub hands for 20 seconds

Step 5

Rinse hands

Step 6

Dry hands

Wash with soap and water. A trusted adult can help with temperature and timing.

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Brush Your Teeth — 6 steps

Personal care · Follow the cards left to right, top to bottom.

Step 1

Get toothbrush

Step 2

Add toothpaste

Step 3

Brush teeth

Step 4

Spit

Step 5

Rinse toothbrush

Step 6

Put away

Use an appropriate amount of toothpaste and follow dental guidance. Provide help as needed.

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Make a Fruit Parfait — 6 steps

Cooking · Follow the cards left to right, top to bottom.

Step 1

Get cup

Step 2

Add yogurt

Step 3

Add fruit

Step 4

Add more yogurt

Step 5

Add granola

Step 6

Enjoy snack

Check food allergies and individual chewing or swallowing needs before preparing the snack.

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Set the Table — 6 steps

Household skills · Follow the cards left to right, top to bottom.

Step 1

Wipe table

Step 2

Put plate

Step 3

Add fork

Step 4

Add spoon

Step 5

Add cup

Step 6

All done

Adapt utensils and setup to the person’s abilities and preferences.

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These are original picture-learning supports inspired by familiar classroom visual-card formats, not official PECS® graphics or PECS teaching materials. Use them with the person’s established communication system and appropriate supervision.