[Katie]

I agree with many of the posts above about structuring your schedule around bigger events like meal times and nap. Then, you can use the blocks of time in between for free play or guided instruction. While I don’t think there should ever be down time where nothing is planned, you should always allow for some flexibility because I’ve had times where the children are really fast with an art project one day and take an extra 30 minutes to eat lunch the next.

[Zoe]

i think be excited for an activity will help get the kids excited for it as well. i think our emotions affect the children emotions. so to get excited about something will help them, winding down with them. i think how your express your emotion will affect how they express theirs.

[Karla Munera]

having a schedule for the activities is great , they kids get used to know what is coming next , having the same schedule everyday but adding something fun a few days a week make them wonder what fun activity is coming up such as, baking, reading their favorite book , giving them also the opportunity to choose what they wanna do .

[Jasmine Nared]

A daily schedule should be adhered to by all staff. A daily schedule creates habit and consistency.

[Amara]

Create a simple schedule that children can easily follow, have structure but don’t try to fit a ton of activities in especially for younger children. Also scheduling around set times such as arrival, drop off, meals, and naps can help create structure. Having a more structured activity followed by free time can also be helpful to keep children engaged and prevent meltdowns.

[Mekieyl]

one tip from me would be, Keep the schedule flexible: While it’s important to establish a routine, it’s also important to be flexible and adapt the schedule as needed based on your child’s changing needs and interests.

[Kaitlyn]

Daily schedules should alternate between “play times” and “quiet times” as well as solo, small group, and large group activities. Schedules should include appropriate eating times and times of social interaction.

[Payton Aparicio]

Try to keep it the same each day so they can start to expect what comes next in their day.

[john]

Consistency is key! The only way to truly hammer in and get the real benefits of a schedule is to keep it as similar as possible each day.

[jenny]

Creating a daily schedule- should be realistic, with goals and rewards that can be modified throughout.

Maintaining the daily schedule- should consider transition times, needs of individual children in group.

[Echo]

Involve the kids in these discussions. they are in charge of their own bodies, and they will be able to help figure out something that everyone likes

[Shy]

I would keep a main schedule list and a separate list of activities that the kids could choose from so their days have some variety. Let them feel involved in choosing what they would like to do

[Venkata Surya Subbalakshmi Mangipudi]

When planning a daily schedule, we should plan activities that are appropriate for the child. We should have a good mix of quiet and loud,fun activites and we should not forget things like toilet time, lunch, snack, nap time.

[Kyle Garvin]

Schedules are important for young children so they can feel comfortable and know what to expect during their day, but always be willing to make changes if the children in the group need something else.

[Ashton VB]

When creating a daily schedule and routine in an early learning environment, it’s important to keep the individual interests of children in mind – and even ask them what activities most interest them and what they’re interested in doing that day. It also helps to have the schedule posted for staff and parents as well as at eye-level for children to promote understanding of a schedule.