Pack My Own Lunch: Visual Executive Function Checklist & Lunch Packing Cards

Pack My Own Lunch
Packing a lunch isn’t always just packing a lunch.

For many children, what looks like a simple task actually requires multiple executive functioning skills:

✔ Planning
✔ Sequencing
✔ Working memory
✔ Organization
✔ Task completion
✔ Following multi-step directions

This visual support set was created to break lunch packing into clear, manageable steps that children can follow independently or with support.

The included visual checklist provides a quick-reference guide that can be placed on the refrigerator, inside a cabinet, or anywhere your child prepares lunch.

The included step-by-step cards can be printed, laminated, and placed on a binder ring. They can be used as a teaching tool, a visual prompt, or a portable reminder during the learning process.

Unlike traditional checklists, these supports combine simple language with clear visuals to reduce cognitive load and help children focus on one step at a time.

Included

✓ 1 Full-Page Visual Lunch Packing Checklist
✓ 8 Step-by-Step Visual Cards
✓ Printable PDF Format

Skills Supported

• Executive Functioning
• Sequencing
• Task Initiation
• Working Memory
• Independent Living Skills
• Visual Processing
• Daily Living Routines

Great For

• Autism
• ADHD
• Executive Function Challenges
• Dyslexia
• Special Education
• Occupational Therapy
• Life Skills Programs
• Home Use
• Homeschooling
• Classroom Independence Supports

Please Note
Every child develops independence differently. These visual supports are designed to reduce overwhelm, build familiarity with routines, and provide clear visual guidance when needed.