[Laysha DeDios]

Positive reinforcement will allow the children to better adapt their routine. Offering enough daily time for tasks and not going overboard. Scheduling around lunch and snacks will have the children understand what time of day it is like breakfast in the morning and such.

[Tania Flores]

Involve breakfast,lunch,snack time and fun activities for indoor and outdoor time.

[Autumn]

My tips for maintaining/creating a daily schedule for children are suggestions on what you should put in the schedule: breakfast/lunch/snack, nap time, free play, project time, bathroom/diapers, outside time. It’s important to schedule a few free play times in your schedule in between activities so the children don’t lose interest in what they are suppose to be doing.

[Samantha Lucey]

Keep it consistent and fun, and have your kids involved in setting up the routines and how the day should be set up.

[Liwen Huang]

You can adapt the time spent on each activity for the classroom. Making sure to give the children the time to complete each activity and begin to have interest for a new one. Also you can use a bell so the children know when they need to start to clean up each area.

[allie]

Certainly! Creating and maintaining a daily schedule for children in an early learning environment is essential for providing structure, promoting routine, and supporting children’s overall development. Here are some tips and advice to help you establish and maintain an effective daily schedule:

1. Consider the developmental needs and age group: Tailor the daily schedule to meet the developmental needs and age group of the children in your care. Younger children may require more frequent transitions and shorter periods of structured activities, while older children may benefit from longer periods of focused learning and play.

2. Balance structured activities with free play: Incorporate a mix of structured activities, such as circle time, group games, and learning centers, with opportunities for free play and exploration. Balancing structured and unstructured time allows children to engage in both teacher-directed and child-initiated activities, fostering independence, creativity, and decision-making skills.

3. Include time for routines and transitions: Allocate time for daily routines, such as arrival and departure, meals and snacks, rest or nap time, and transitions between activities. Consistent routines help children feel secure and understand what to expect throughout the day, reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of belonging.

4. Prioritize active play and outdoor time: Schedule regular periods for active play and outdoor exploration to promote physical health, gross motor skills, and connection with nature. Outdoor time provides opportunities for children to run, jump, climb, and engage in sensory-rich experiences, contributing to their overall well-being and development.

5. Flexibility and adaptability: Be flexible and willing to adjust the daily schedule as needed based on children’s interests, energy levels, and spontaneous opportunities for learning and exploration. Allow room for creativity and spontaneity while maintaining a basic framework to guide the day’s activities.

6. Communicate and collaborate with children and families: Involve children and families in the creation of the daily schedule by soliciting input, sharing expectations, and communicating any changes or updates. Collaboration and open communication help build partnerships and ensure that the schedule meets the needs and preferences of all stakeholders.

7. Be consistent and predictable: Stick to the daily schedule as much as possible to provide consistency and predictability for children. Consistent routines help children feel secure and develop a sense of mastery and competence in their daily activities.

8. Monitor and evaluate: Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the daily schedule by observing children’s engagement, behavior, and overall well-being. Make adjustments as needed to optimize learning opportunities and address any challenges or concerns that arise.

By following these tips and advice, you can create and maintain a daily schedule that supports children’s learning, development, and overall well-being in your early learning environment.

[Christina Fiant]

Since the WAC says that meals and snacks must be served not less than 2 hours apart or more than 3 hours apart, I find it helpful to start with meals and snack time when planning a daily schedule. It can also be a bit more difficult planning for an early learning center where children are dropped off and picked up at a lot of varying times, but starting with meals and what is the most populous time for children in care helps ensure the greatest likelihood that all children get meals and snacks at the right times and the sustenance they need. This helps with their ability to function in learning and activity better as well. I would then plan for the best time to have rest time and then plan individual work/play times and any group times around that. I think serving breakfast when more children have arrived, perhaps 9am is good. Then children can wash hands and go into (or back into) free choice/individual play time to get the mind flowing. Then perhaps a circle time appropriate for the age after that, and then the outdoor time to get out energy before lunch. Then nap/rest time and then maybe another free time or quiet activity like teacher led story after waking up. Mixed into these activities is a regular potty schedule for younger children. Then afternoon snack after the free time that followed nap/rest, proceeding to a small group special activity or another outdoor time.

I think it is good to periodically assess the schedule and utilize the children’s interest to tweak it as need be over time.

[Alexis]

make sure you think of the simplest way to do everything, but also make sure you make a detailed plan for everything you do in class from activities to the transitions between activities. Also just try to make things as fun as possible to keep the kids engaged in everything,

[Marlene White]

I would make sure that i break it up with multiple things that are always on our routine of activities for the day. including:

snack/meal times

rest/nap times

outdoor/recess

individual activities

group activities

free play

[Mackenzie]

I think you should involve the children in some aspects of creating and maintaining a daily schedule to see what they would truly be interested in doing from a day to day basis.

[Jose Antonio Montor Torres]

When we create an schedule, we have to be very careful in planning all routines specially the nap, breakfast, lunch, and dinner because they are a very important part of the child development in order to grow up.

[Abigail K Stidham]

I would have a list or schedule at the front of the classroom and a timer to keep me on that routine.

[Mackenzie]

Planning out their meal, snack, and outside times is a great way to start a daily schedule. To ensure you stick to the schedule you must keep an eye on the clock and know your schedule by heart to ensure things are done in a reasonable a prudent amount of time.

[Mason]

• Always involve the child in making routines, start with a loose and small structured plan, and then see how the kids react and adapt. To make the kids reactions more positive, make it fun, and don’t forget to implement a snack or meal time ,utilize rewards, and plan & stick to the daily schedule with whatever small changes may be required.

[Vladyslav]

1. Consider age and developmental stage.
2. Balance activities: active play, quiet time, learning, and free play.
3. Establish consistent routines for waking, meals, naps, and bedtime.
4. Be flexible to accommodate children’s needs and interests.
5. Communicate expectations clearly using visual aids or verbal reminders.
6. Involve children in planning when possible.
7. Use transition cues like timers or songs.
8. Allow for downtime for rest and self-directed play.
9. Observe and adjust the schedule based on children’s responses.
10. Maintain a positive atmosphere with encouragement and praise.