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All done means it's finished.
Hidden Curriculum of Vision
All Done
Understanding that an activity, object, amount, or experience has been completed or has come to an end. Applicable Learners Blind Low Vision CVI Multiple Disabilities Autism AAC Users Deafblind Developmental Delays Intellectual Disabilities Early Childhood Elementary Students Emergent Communicators Related Concepts Finished First Next After Before Waiting Transitions Routine: Independent Work Routine: Following Multi-Step Directions Responsibility Cleanup Time Sequencing Executive Functioning Flexibility One of th...
Also known as: Finished
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Children who are sighted naturally learn the concept of all done by observing visual cues throughout the day. They see empty plates after meals, classmates putting away materials, teachers erasing the board, books being closed, toys returned to shelves, and routines ending as everyone transitions to the next activity. These repeated observations help childr...
Why This Matters Long-Term
Understanding "all done" supports far more than ending an activity. It develops the ability to recognize completion, transition appropriately, organize materials, complete responsibilities, and prepare for what comes next. Throughout life, individuals are expected to recognize when tasks are finished without someone explicitly telling them. As students matu...
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