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Phonological Awareness  |  Phonics  |  Fluency  |  Vocabulary  |  Comprehension   

Phonological Awareness

Rhyme

• Rhyme or No Rhyme

• Matching Rhyme Time

• Rhyming A-LOT-OH!

• Pocket Rhymes

• Rhyme Closed Sort

• Rhyme Pie

• Rhyme Memory Match

• Rhyming Game

• Rhyme Flip Book

Alliteration

• Alliteration Action

• Popular Pals

• Silly Sentence Big Book

Sentence Segmentation

• Nursery Rhyme

• Sentence Game

• Sentence Graph

Syllables

• Clapping Names

• Feed the Animals

• Syllable Hopscotch

• Syllable Graph

• Syllable Say

Onset and Rime

• Quick Pick

• Rime House

• Sound Detective

• Guessing Game

Phoneme Matching

• One Card Out

• Sound Snacker-Sound Smacker

• Sound Train

• Pack-A-Backpack

• Phoneme Go Fish

• Phoneme Dominoes

• Sound It-Bag It

• Final Sound Match-Up

• Sound Pie

• Sound Bags

• Sound Pictures and Picture Puzzles

Phoneme Isolating

• See It-Sound It

• The Last Sound Is. ..

• Move and Tell

• Sound Quest

Phoneme Segmenting

• Say and Slide Phonemes

• Phoneme Photos

• Phoneme Closed Sort

• Phoneme Hopscotch

• The Sound Game

• Sound Spin

• Phoneme Feud

Phoneme Segmenting and Blending

• Treasure Chest

• Picture Slide

Phoneme Manipulating

• Drop and Say

• Name Changes

Phonics

Letter Recognition

• Alphabet Borders

• Letter Cards

• Alphabet Arc

• Clip-A-Letter

• Sorting Letters

• Pasta Names

• Poetry Pen

• Alphabet Memory Game

• Alphabet Tiles Name Sort

• Venn Diagram Letter Name Sort

• Lettercritter

Letter-Sound Correspondence

• Brown Bag It

• Photo Chart

• Letter-Sound Place Mats

• Words Around Us Memory Game

• Letter-Sound Dominoes

• Letter Bag

• Letter-Sound Pyramid

• Letter-Sound Folder Sort

• Letter-Sound Train

• Letter-Sound Mobile

• Letter-Sound Bingo

• Medial Phoneme Spin

• Where’sThat Sound?

• Letter-Sound Match

Onset and Rime

• Onset and Rime Slide

• Picture the Word

• Say It Now

• Rime Closed Sort

• Word Swat

• Change-A-Word

• Word Roll-A-Rama

• Word Maker Game

Encoding and Decoding

• Vowel Stars

• Word Steps

• Letter Cube Blending

• Three-In-One

• Digraph Delight

• Make a Word

• A Digraph A Word

High Frequency Words

• Sandpaper Words

• Word Checkers

• Word Fishing

• Word Baseball

• Word Memory Game

• Word Bowling

Variant Correspondences

• Canned Sort

• Silent “e” Changes

• Vowel Slide

• Flip Manipulating Books

• R-Controlled Spin

• Say and Write Letters

Syllable Patterns

• Picture It In Syllables

• Piece It Together

• Syllable Closed Sort

• Word Syllable Game

Morpheme Structures

• Compound Word Puzzles

• Inflection Toss

• Prefix and Suffix Flip Book

• Break Apart

Fluency

Letter Recognition

• Speedy Alphabet Arc

• Hungry Letter Mouse

• Tap Stack

Letter-Sound Correspondence

• Make a Match

• Fluency Letter Wheel

• Letter Flash

Connected Text

• Speedy Phrases

• Rereading Decodable Text

• Partner Reading

• Repeated Timed Readings

• Recorded Reading

• Choral Reading

• Express It!

• Readers’ Theater

• Computer-Based Reading

Vocabulary

Word Knowledge

• Memory Word Match

• Contraction Connection

• Synonym Spider

• Antonym Match-Up

• Go Fish for Homophones

• About Me

• Choose and Chat

• Action Word Ring Sort

Morphemic Elements

• Compound Word Hunt

• Compound Word Flip Book

• Prefix-O

Word Analysis

• Transportation Key Sort

• Cube Word Sort

• Categor-Ring

• Word Connections

• Same and Different

• Semantic Feature Analysis

Words in Context

• Another Word

• Word Fill-In

• If The Word Fits

Comprehension

Sentence Meaning

• Sentence-Picture Match

• Name That Rhyme

• Sentence Pantomime

• Silly Sentence Mix-Up

• Build a Sentence

• Picture Cube

Narrative Text Structure

• Picture the Character

• Character Compare

• Sequence-A-Story

• Story Sequence Organizer

• Story Question Cube

• Story Grammar

• Hoop-A-Story Venn Diagram

• Retell Wheel

Expository Text Structure

• Expository Fact Strip

• Expository Text Wheel

• Projected Paragraphs

• Summarizing

Text Analysis

• Fiction and Nonfiction Sort

• Fact Versus Opinion

• Cause and Effect Roll

• Cause and Effect Organizer

Monitoring for Understanding

• K-W-L

• Make-and-Check-A-Prediction

• Classifying Information

• Sum It Up

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Using Technology-Based Applications During CLASS Program Assessments

By Arielle Tuan
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12 Jun, 2023

Did you know? Children can benefit from using technology in the classroom and expand their learning by using technology-based applications on computers, tablets, or smartboards. One example of a technology-based application is Age of Learning! Here are a few ways educators can implement a healthy, technology-based curriculum, even during a CLASS Program Assessment: Use computers or tablets to share videos that help explain topics under discussion, such as the life cycle of a butterfly. Use computers or tablets during centers as a choice activity and engage with the children during this usage. Use smartboards during guided play with activities such as math games or drawing. Put three or four tablets on a table during centers and ask open-ended questions (for example, “What are you learning?”). Use the tablets as an opportunity to practice more complex topics, such as language modeling or concept development strategies. Encourage the children to think, make predictions, and comparisons! Approach children during their individual time with the technology and help build upon their abilities to complete spelling words and math problems. If they get stuck on a word, phrase, or instruction, help provide additional information about their activity. Provide vocabulary related to what children are seeing on the tablets and discuss how these images relate to real life. Using computers or tablets in small groups is preferred. If it is necessary to use tablets in a large group setting, be flexible when children show interest in something else. So, how do these examples translate to successful interactions on some of the CLASS dimensions? Concept Development- Educators can integrate Age of Learning activities to the current classroom topic, “Letter of the Week,” or science objectives. Concept Development- Educators can facilitate brainstorming and planning, which children can then use with virtual drawings or building platforms to create. Positive Climate- Educators will be close by while children use technology, as well as make positive comments about what the children are doing. Language Modeling- Educators can converse with the children about their virtual activities. Quality of Feedback- Educators can ask children about their actions and thoughts (for example, “Why did you choose that character? How did you create that?”). Educators can then build upon their virtual activities and help while the children use the technology. Regard for the Student Perspective- Educators can ensure children have a controlled choice of virtual activities. Technology-based applications, such as Age of Learning, ABC Mouse, or PBS Kids, are used throughout Pre-K classrooms to enhance learning for children. If educators consistently incorporate these technology strategies, they will help create a productive learning environment that children will become familiar with, while maintaining engaging classroom routines. Make sure not to hide those tablets during CLASS Program Assessments! Educators can incorporate technology into the great work already being done in the classroom.

Acronyms: Explained

01 Dec, 2022

One thing you may come across when researching early learning programs and scholarships are acronyms. In this field, an acronym exists for almost everything, and it can truly boggle the mind. At least, it did for me! Let us make your life a bit easier by freeing some space in your brain and defining the most commonly used acronyms in early learning: CCR&R- Child Care Resource and Referral A free service that helps families identify and select quality early learning programs. DCF- Department of Children and Families A state agency of Florida that provides social services to children, adults, and child care providers. DEL- The Division of Early Learning Part of the Florida Department of Education, DEL supports children, families, and child care providers by partnering with 30 early learning coalitions and Redlands Christian Migrant Association to deliver three programs: School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), and Child Care Resource and Referral. DOE- Department of Education The DOE works with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida’s education system for students of backgrounds and abilities. EHS- Early Head Start A program that provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families. SR- School Readiness A program that helps eligible working parents with the cost of child care (frequently called a child care subsidy). VPK- Voluntary Prekindergarten A free early learning program for 4 and 5-year-olds who live in the state of Florida.  There are plenty more- honestly, we could go on all day- but these are ones you will come across more often. Have any to add? Let us know!

Preparing for VPK

01 Dec, 2022

For many families and caregivers, the beginning of a new school year comes with challenging transitions and new routines. And though my own child is still young, changing our routine from going to the one-year-old classroom at his school to the two-year-old classroom was hard on our family. This can be especially true for children entering into kindergarten and voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) programs. Here are some tips that can help young children and their caregivers prepare for a smooth start: Visit your VPK provider before the first day of school. New places can be scary for little ones but visiting the facility and introducing your child to their teacher can squash some of those first day jitters. It’s also common for parents to have their own set of nerves prior to the first day. Nerves can make one forgetful, so make a list of questions to ask your child care provider to ensure you’re getting all the information you need during your visit. Establish a routine. Whether it’s eating a healthy breakfast in the morning or wrapping your child up in a big bear hug at drop-off, a simple routine can do wonders for easing stress and separation anxiety. Although, if you’re like me, there may be days where you’re late for work and, oops, you’re out of ingredients for a healthy breakfast. It’s OK! The key word here is “simple. ” Even if all you do every morning is a big kiss and an affirmative “have a great day,” if you’re consistent, that’s all that matters. Help your child mentally prepare for school and VPK. Talk to them about the new routine, let them know what time school starts, who will drop them off, pick them up, and what a typical school day will consist of. This can also help get them excited for school! This can be especially helpful for little ones with anxiety. Knowing in advance how long something will last and what to expect can do wonders for their nerves. Even as an adult, those tactics work for me. Equip your child with self-help skills, such as putting on their shoes, dressing themselves, packing their backpack, and mastering toilet etiquette. These skills will help with confidence and get them prepared for the daily school routine. Keep in mind, if mornings tend to be rushed or hectic in your household, many skills can be done the night before, such as having your child lay out clothes or prepare their lunch for the next day. In the weeks leading up to a new VPK school year, transition to an earlier bedtime. Children will do better in the classroom if they are well-rested. An earlier bedtime can sometimes be easier said than done, especially when returning to school after holidays, vacations, and long weekends. Stick with a calming nighttime routine and get back into the earlier groove once everyone is settled into the week. Read books to your child about attending school. This can help them learn what to expect in a prekindergarten program and get them excited about the fun activities that await. Some great options are “A New School Year” by Sally Derby and “The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson. Or you can make up your own story! Ask your child how they feel about VPK! Having open conversations on their feelings about school is a great opportunity to address fears and concerns. Even if they respond with a shrug or an “I don’t know,” don’t give up! Keep gently asking when they feel up to talking and remind them that you’re always there for them. Do you have a child that has been through, or is currently attending, VPK? What tips do you have to share with other parents and caregivers?

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Why were 350,000 rats and mice killed in Australia?

In 2019, more than 350 thousand rodents were killed on the territory of the Australian island of Lord Howe. This was done with 22,000 poison bait traps and large quantities of poisoned grain pellets. So that other animals would not suffer from traps, many of them were caught and kept in zoos. More than $15.5 million was spent on the entire rodent extermination project. The extermination of rats and mice was necessary because there were too many of them on the island. According to researchers’ calculations, several years ago there were 1,000 (!) rodents per inhabitant of the island. In the framework of this article, I propose to find out exactly what rats and mice interfered with people and other inhabitants of the Australian island. And anyway – do you know how rats and mice began to spread throughout the planet and create problems?

A lot of rats have been killed in Australia, and there is a reason for this

How to get rid of rats?

Lord Howe Island Rodent Extermination Project featured in ABC News. This island is located 600 kilometers from Australia and it is relatively small – its area is 14. 6 square kilometers. About 100 years ago, rats came to this island and began to massively exterminate the animals living there. In a few years, they managed to exterminate 5 endemic species – animals that were found exclusively on this island and nowhere else. They also caused the extinction of 13 invertebrates and 2 plant species. In addition to all this, they have become the worst pests of agriculture. Destroying stocks of grain crops, they brought a lot of problems to people.

Before the start of the rodent eradication program, rats destroyed everything in their path. Even though the length of the island is only about 10 kilometers, it turned out to be quite a challenge. As mentioned at the beginning of the article, poison traps were used to exterminate rodents. The baits were installed in prominent places, and pellets with sent grains were dropped from a helicopter into hard-to-reach parts of the island. These traps could have fallen into local birds such as wood shepherds ( Hypotaenidia sylvestris ) and raven flute players ( Strepera graculina crissalis ). To keep them safe, they were captured and temporarily housed in zoos in Sydney.

Wood Shepherd

The plan worked perfectly. After 3 months from the beginning of the program, there are almost no harmful rodents left on the island. At least they weren’t visible. The researchers believe that if rats and mice are not found even after 2 years, Lord Howe Island can be considered free from pests. Since the project was launched a long time ago, it remains only to wait until the second half of 2021. Birds closed in zoos have long been released into the wild and the result of the work done is already noticeable. The forest shepherds returned to the island at the beginning of 2020 and since then their number has increased to 450 individuals. Before, there were far fewer of them.

Lord Howe Island

People living on the island have also noticed the changes. Of course, no one breaks into their grain stores anymore. But that’s not all, because at night they again hear the crickets singing. But when rats lived on the island, these insects were very rare. In the end, local residents were satisfied with the result, although they had previously opposed it. Many of them believed that poisonous baits would harm the environment. But nothing bad happened – solid pluses.

See also: How many animals have been saved from extinction?

The origin of rats

According to scientists, rats appeared on our planet about 2.5 million years ago. All over the planet, they began to spread along with man. Most actively, rats spread to different parts on European ships. Due to their spread, many species of animals have suffered in various parts of our planet. Isolated islands were particularly hard hit – Lord Howe, mentioned above, could well be attributed to such. Rats simply ate many animals. And for some, they have become serious competitors who take food for themselves.

Rats have been living on our planet since very ancient times.

Rats are also very dangerous for humans.

Toddler Schedule Examples – Sleeping Should Be Easy

Looking for a daily toddler schedule? Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, these sample daily schedules can make life easier.

The toddler schedule. This is often the first place we look to when the kids are throwing us off. Your child may be refusing naps or taking a long time to fall asleep. Her behavior since the new baby arrived hasn’t improved but has grown worse.

She could also be starting preschool in a few months, prompting you to start her on a toddler schedule before then. Maybe you’ve been struggling to find things to do now that she’s a toddler.

Or you might be looking for a toddler schedule that doesn’t leave her overtired come bedtime after a long, exhausting afternoon.

You may have tried playing with your current schedule to see if doing that helps, but nothing seems to solve the issue. And the ones you’ve found don’t accommodate your work hours.

Finding the right toddler schedule that works for you

Many of us look to toddler schedules first for good reason. A good routine can solve many of the surprising or relentless issues that come up or never seem to go away. It can turn things around, especially since it makes your days so much more predictable for your child.

The trick is to stay consistent so that you don’t even have to think about it after a while. To keep at it, instead of calling it quits after a few days (schedules rely on consistent repetition, after all).

And of course, you also want to find one you can actually do, one that works with your lifestyle as well as with your child’s needs. A toddler schedule is only as effective as the parent and child implementing it. As we all know, there is hardly a one-size-fits-all solution, including with schedules.

You may even find that a sample toddler schedule that works wonders for a while needs to be tweaked and experimented with over time. After all, your child grows up and may need fewer naps or different activities. Along with consistency, another key point is to observe and tweak as needed.

15 daily toddler schedules to try

That’s why having a sample schedule can be so useful, whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or a working mom.

Below I list 15 different templates to refer to, based on how other families structure their days with their toddlers. I kept the schedules simple and focused on key “pillar” events of the day—namely meals, naps, and bedtime.

You can vary the activities you do in between, or stick to the same activity every day.

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Example #1

• 6:30am wake up
• 8:30am breakfast
• 12pm lunch
• 12:30pm nap
• 2:30pm snack and playtime
• 6pm dinner
• 7:30pm bedtime

Example #2

• 8:30am wake up and eat breakfast
• 10:30am small snack
• 12:30pm lunch
• 1pm nap
• 3:30pm snack and independent play
• 5:30pm dinner
• 7pm bath and bedtime

Get examples of a 1 year old eating schedule.

Example #3

• 6am wake up and drink milk
• 7:30am breakfast
• 9am snack
• 10:30am drink milk and take a nap
• 1pm lunch
• 3pm snack and playground
• 5pm dinner
• 7pm drink milk and bedtime

Example #4

• 7am wake up and drink milk
• 8am breakfast
• 10am snack
• 12pm lunch and free play
• 12:30pm nap
• 3pm snack
• 5pm dinner
• 7:30pm bedtime routine starts

Learn what to do when your 1 year old wakes up every 2 hours.

Example #5

• 7am wake up, drink milk, and eat breakfast
• 9:30am snack
• 11am lunch
• 12pm nap
• 3pm snack and play in the backyard
• 6pm dinner
• 6:30pm brush teeth and bathe
• 7pm bedtime

Example #6

• 7:30am wake up
• 9:15am snack and walk around the neighborhood
• 12pm lunch
• 1:30pm nap time
• 4:30pm snack
• 6pm dinner
• 7pm screen time
• 7:30pm bath
• 8:30pm bedtime

Learn what to do when your toddler won’t nap.

Example #7

• 7am wake up and drink milk
• 8am breakfast
• 11am lunch
• 11:30am nap
• 2pm snack
• 5:30pm dinner and quiet activities
• 7pm bathe and change into pajamas
• 7:30pm bedtime

Learn 5 reasons your toddler is going through the 1 year old sleep regression.

Example #8

• 7am wake up and eat breakfast
• 10am snack
• 11am nap or quiet time
• 1pm lunch
• 3pm snack
• 5pm dinner
• 6pm bath
• 7:30pm bedtime

Example #9

• 8:30am wake up
• 10am breakfast
• 11:30am snack
• 1pm nap
• 3pm (late) lunch
• 7pm dinner
• 8pm bath
• 8:30pm bedtime

Example #10

• 7am wake up and drink milk
• 9am breakfast
• 11:30am snack
• 12:30pm lunch
• 1pm nap
• 3:30pm snack
• 6:30pm dinner
• 7:30pm bath
• 8pm bedtime

Example #11

• 6am wake up and drink milk
• 8:30am breakfast
• 10:30am snack
• 12pm lunch
• 12:30pm nap
• 3:30pm snack and drink milk
• 6pm dinner
• 7pm bath
• 8pm bedtime

Example #12

• 7am wake up
• 7:30am breakfast
• 11am snack
• 12pm lunch
• 1pm nap
• 2:30pm snack
• 5:30pm dinner
• 7:30pm bath
• 8pm bedtime

Example #13

• 6:30am wake up
• 7:30am breakfast
• 9:30am snack
• 11:30am lunch
• 12:30pm nap
• 2:30pm snack
• 5:30pm dinner
• 8pm bath
• 8:30pm bedtime

Example #14

• 6am wake up and eat breakfast
• 9:30am snack
• 11am lunch
• 11:30am nap
• 2pm snack
• 6pm dinner
• 6:45pm bedtime routine
• 7pm bedtime

Example #15

• 7am wake up and eat breakfast
• 9am snack
• 11am lunch
• 12pm nap
• 2pm snack
• 5pm dinner
• 6:45pm bath
• 7:15pm bedtime

Get more tips:

• Toddler Suddenly Refusing Milk? Here’s What to Do
• 1 Year Old Nap Schedule: Examples that Actually Work
• Toddler Waking Up at 5am? What to Do with Early Risers
• Helping Your Toddler Transition from Two Naps to One
• Toddler Routines: How to Structure Your Day

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6 Sample Toddler Schedules from Real Moms

6 Awesome Toddler Schedules. 6 sample toddler schedules from 6 real Stay at Homes Moms with toddlers 18 months to 4 years old, who rock their daily routine. Plus, over 40 pre-made routine templates if you want more help to get you from baby to toddler and through the elementary school years. 

Creating a Toddler Schedule: 6 Sample Routines to Help You Get Started

My family follows a daily routine and I have used schedules since my twins were two months old.

I regularly talk about routine and answer questions from readers about how to create a daily toddler schedule that works and make changes when things aren’t working.

I know when I first starting thinking about using a routine, I had no idea where to start. I asked my friends about their own routine to hear what was working well for them.

I think it’s helpful to see what other moms are doing and listen to what works in their homes, so you can see the possibilities of what could work in yours.

This is why I asked six other Stay at Home Moms to share their routines so readers can have a handful of sample of daily toddler schedules to compare and find inspiration for their own.

You can use any of these schedules as a starting point to try a new routine or adjust your current schedule for better sleep habits to fit your toddler.

The best part about making a schedule?

You are in the driver seat of structuring the day for your toddler because you know what will work best for your little one, and your family.

For example:

• If wake up time of one schedule mirrors the wake up time of your toddler, this might be a great starting point to building your schedule.
• If the bedtime of another schedule aligns with your toddler’s nightly flow, this could be a good routine to look to for inspiration.

Sample Daily Toddler Routines 

1) Daily Toddler Schedule for 18-Month-Old 

• 8:00am – Wake Up
• 8:30am – Eat Breakfast
• 9:00am – Playtime (Outing, Errands, Library)
• 10:00am – Snack
• 11:30am – Lunch
• 12:00pm – Nap
• 2:30pm – Wake Up
• 3:00pm – Snack
• 3:30pm – Playtime (Go for a Walk, Park, Get Outside)
• 5:30pm – Dinner
• 6:30pm – Bedtime Routine Starts
• 7:00pm – Bedtime

2) Daily Toddler Schedule for 22-Month-Old 

• 7:00am – Wake Up
• 7:30am – Eat Breakfast
• 8:30am – Playtime and Reading
• 9:30am – Snack
• 9:45am – More Playtime
• 11:30am – Lunch
• 12:00pm – Nap
• 2:00 pm – Wake Up
• 2:30pm – Snack
• 3:00pm – Playtime Outside
• 5:30pm – Dinner
• 6:45 pm – Bedtime Routine Starts
• 7:15-7:30 pm – Bedtime

3) Daily Toddler Schedule for 2-Year-Old (24-Months)

• 7:30am – Wake up & Play
• 8:15am – Breakfast
• 8:45am – Playtime
• 10:00am – Snack
• 12:00pm – Lunch
• 12:30pm – Nap
• 2:30pm – Nap Ends
• 2:45pm – Snack
• 3:00pm – Playtime
• 5:30pm – Dinner
• 7:00pm – Bath and Pajamas
• 7:20ish – Reading
• 7:45pm – Lights Out

4) Daily Toddler Schedule for 31-Month-Old (2. 5-Years-Old)

• 7:45am – Wake Up and Play
• 8:00am – Breakfast
• 8:30am – Playtime
• 10:00am – Snack
• 11:30am – Lunch
• 12:30pm – Nap
• 2:30pm – Wake Up
• 3:00pm – Snack
• 3:15pm – Playtime
• 5:45pm – Dinner
• 7:00pm – Get Ready for Bed / Bath, Bedtime Routine
• 7:30pm – Book & Song
• 7:45pm – Bedtime

5) Daily Toddler Schedule for 3.5-Year Old (45-Months-Old) 

• 7:00am – Wake up
• 7:30am – Breakfast
• 8:00am – Playtime
• 8:45am – Preschool or Activity if No School
• 9:30am – Snack
• 12:00pm – Lunch
• 1:00pm – Nap
• 2:30pm – Wake Up from Nap
• 3:00pm – Playtime
• 3:30pm – Snack
• 3:45pm – Playtime
• 5:45pm – Dinner
• 6:15pm – Wind Down For Bed (Books, Puzzles, Coloring)
• 7:15pm – Bath and Bedtime Routine
• 7:45pm – Lights Out

6)Baby & Toddler Schedule for 3. 5-Year Old (45-Months-Old) 

• 6:30am – Toddler Wakes Up
• 7:00am – Toddler Breakfast
• 7:30am – Baby Wakes Up, Nurse/Feed & Change Diaper
• 8:00am – Playtime
• 8:45am – Baby Nap
• 9:00am – Toddler Snack
• 9:45am – Baby Wakes Up, Nurse/Feed & Change Diaper
• 10am – Morning Outing
• 12:00pm – Lunch
• 12:30pm – Both Kids Nap at the Same Time
• 2:00pm – Baby Wakes Up
• 2:30/3pm – Toddler Wakes Up
• 3:00pm – Snack
• 3:15pm – Playtime (Usually Outside or Go For a Walk)
• 5:30pm – Dinner
• 6:30pm – Bedtime Routine for Baby Begins (one parent)
• 6:45pm – Baby Nurse/Feed
• 7:00pm – Baby Bedtime
• 7:00pm – Bedtime Routine for Toddler Begins (other parent)
• 7:30pm – Bedtime for Toddler

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My Favorite Trick for Helping Kids Learn a Toddler Schedule

What if I told you there’s a way to better way than repeating yourself 2 bazillion times, nagging, yelling and begging your child to pick up their shoes and clean up their toys a bazillion times?

Routines, are essentially repeating the same steps over and over again each day.

For example, every morning has the same steps:

• wake up
• get changed into clothes
• put pajamas in hamper
• eat breakfast
• brush teeth
• playtime

Routines help kids learn what’s expected of the day and give them a sense of security and control when they know what to do. When you don’t have a routine yet, and are teaching your child all the steps of the routine, the best way to master them are with routine cards.

We use routine cards (we used these exact routine cards for girls and these routine cards for boys).

I love that the set has routine and chore cards for when kids are ready for age-appropriate chores and more responsibility. Routine cards were an essential part of all of my kids mastery of their daily schedules and what was expected of them.

Routine cards also help kids be independent without nagging or feeling like the kids aren’t listening.

Parenting Resource: 11 Charts for Kids: Chores, Reward & Daily Routines to Help Kids Thrive

How Much Sleep Does a Toddler Need?

Every child’s sleep needs are different but typically from 18-months to 4-years-old, the number of hours of sleep between nap and bedtime is in a range of 12 – 14 hours. Some kids may nap longer than others, and some may sleep longer at night than other toddlers.

Aiming for 12 – 14 hours of solid sleep between nap and bedtime is a good goal.

Here is a printable sleep chart (download and print) based on age of the child and breaks down the total hours of sleep between naps, bedtime and estimated bedtimes to help guide you.

Has Your Toddler’s Sleep Been Hit With a Toddler Sleep Regression?

Baby and toddler sleep comes with a whole bag of challenges, and Toddler Sleep Regressions are some of the hardest.

Toddlers who make you think it’s time to stop napping, refuse to sleep through the night, wake up often and make you want to pull out your hair… could be going through a big sleep regression.

Here are resources for every sleep regression age & stage:

• 6 Week Sleep Regression
• 4 Month Sleep Regression
• 8 – 10 Month Sleep Regression
• 18 Month Sleep Regression
• 2 Year Toddler Sleep Regression
• Sleep Regressions: What You Need to Know to Survive Them
• Want more help with a Sleep Regression: The Sleep Regression: Survival Tips for Every Strategy eBook is a printable resource to help you, and your toddler get back to sleep and the #1 product from The Pragmatic Parent.

Is Your Child Waking up Too Early? 

Children who are waking up too early, are generally overtired and struggle at bedtime.  You can translate bedtime battles based on early wake-up times in these areas that may need adjustment:

• Toddlers don’t need to nap as long (too much sleep during the day means they’ll need less nighttime sleep. This translates into early wake-up times.)
• The room isn’t dark enough and lets in too much light during the early morning hours (black-out curtains are a lifesaver!)
• Children’s bedtime and alarm clocks help kids recognize when it’s OK to wake up and get out of bed, or otherwise go back to sleep and stay in bed

More tips on helping a child who is waking up too early can be read in this article.

Grab your copy of the Master Routines & Schedules eBook with examples for newborns through preschool aged children. (Plus 97-pages jam-packed with good info on sleep, routines and all things little kids!)

Need a little extra help starting or adjusting your daily routine? Here’s a FREE Course that will help you take control & bring more peace to your home.  

 

More Sleep & Routine Resources:

• 11 Helpful Charts for Kids: Chores, Reward & Daily Routines to Help Kids Thrive
• Create an Awesome Routine for Better Sleep Habits
• 6 Tips to Get Your Child Out of Bed in the Morning Without a Fight
• Sleep Strategies for a Good Night’s Sleep & Daily Routines for Kids

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A child’s daily routine up to the year

“There is nothing worse than the unknown” – this expression is true for parents and for children. Even if now it seems to you that there is nothing more boring than following a daily routine, you should know:

– daily routine makes parenting easier – you can plan things, attract help and set aside time for your rest;

– thanks to the predictable order of actions, parents experience less stress and fatigue;

– children love the routine, they are calmed by predictability – a certain order gives children a sense of security, reduces stress;

– daily routine strengthens the child’s nervous system and metabolic processes;

– the mode allows you to set the work of the “internal clock of the body”;

– mode – the most effective tool for improving sleep.

Researchers found that 72% of children aged 0 to 5 with a regular sleep ritual went to bed earlier, fell asleep faster, woke up less often, had longer sleep duration*

How does the child’s routine change?

An infant’s daily routine changes several times during the first year of life. The baby is born with an undeveloped chaotic sleep, does not distinguish between day and night. We are not talking about the daily routine by the clock, the child lives in his own rhythm of sleep and wakefulness. Gradually, the baby grows, his nervous system and endurance are getting stronger, he can withstand long periods of time without overwork. The structure of a child’s sleep is changing, becoming more and more like an adult’s sleep.

Wake time grows with your baby.

– Children spend 2/3 of their time sleeping with several periods of sleep and wakefulness. The sleep cycle lasts approximately 40-50 minutes (depending on age) and repeats cyclically.

– Between the 3rd and 4th month of a child’s life, circadian rhythms are formed. The baby begins to respond to light / dark, external signals (for example, rituals), which helps him to distinguish between sleep and wakefulness.

– It is during this period that sleep consolidates around the night – children sleep more at night and less during the day; the first glimpses of the regime of the day by the hour are formed.

As the baby grows, the amount of nighttime sleep increases and the amount of daytime sleep decreases:

– Newborn: 4-6 naps

– 6-9 months: 3 naps

– 9-15/18 months: 2

– 15/18 months – 4 years: 1 nap

For your convenience, all the most important moments at each age, we have put in the table:

How to start building a regime?

All babies are different – with different temperament, pace of development, health characteristics and individual need for sleep. That is why the norms of sleep and wakefulness have such wide boundaries, and the daily routine, which is ideal for one baby, will not work at all for another.

The task of parents is to be observant and choose exactly the mode that will suit your child. Do not forget to change the mode when the baby grows out of it

But how to build a regimen that is right for your child? We suggest not to rush, not to adjust the child to the tables, but to act gradually and thoughtfully.

Below are 6 simple steps to help you build a comfortable daily routine for your child.

1. Keep records.

                                                                                                                     . In a series of similar days and without records, it is difficult to remember how much your child slept, what time he ate or fell asleep, how often he woke up.

Recordings will allow you to better analyze the situation, understand whether the child is getting enough sleep, monitor progress, share your observations with a doctor or sleep consultant.

For several days, write down in detail all the important moments of your child’s day:

• wake up time in the morning
• bedtime including all bedtime rituals
• how long does it take for a baby to fall asleep
• start time and duration of daytime and nighttime sleep
• number of awakenings
• as well as other events of the day: feeding, walking, playing, going to the toilet, crying.

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2. Record the time you get up in the morning.

Getting ready for a good night’s sleep is important in the morning. To make the night perfect, start preparing at sunrise!

The best time to start the day is between 6:00 am and 7:30 am. If the baby sleeps too long in the morning, this will negatively affect the entire alignment of the day, as well as the time of departure for a night’s sleep. As terrible as it sounds, wake your child up if they are sleeping after 7:30 in the morning. Please note that wake-ups before 6:00 am are considered too early. If the baby wakes up too early in the morning, this is a signal that the proposed regimen does not suit him, and there is not enough sleep.

3. Keep track of your wake time.

Find out how much wake time (WB) your child has. This knowledge helps to build the regime correctly and not to miss the signs of fatigue, carried away by business.

Understanding the minimum, comfortable and maximum awake time helps to effectively plan the time of the parents, or at least understand how much time is available from one nap to another.

For example, a mother knows that the child will need to be put to bed in 10 minutes, she will not start preparing a complex dish that requires her attention.

Knowing how long your baby goes awake helps you better recognize your baby’s signals. Especially if he does not show signs of fatigue well or the mother has not yet learned to understand these signs.

It is important to check the wake time every 2-3 weeks and adjust the regimen. Ask yourself every few weeks “has my baby grown up, has his WB changed?”

If we look at the table of wakefulness norms, we will see that the boundaries of the norms are quite wide. Remember that the time of wakefulness throughout the day is unevenly distributed – the shortest WB before morning sleep, the longest WB before night.

For your convenience, we have put all the most important moments at each age in the table:

4. Form the correct wakefulness rhythm.

All your activities during the day are essential for quality daytime and nighttime sleep.

Go outside in the morning to give your child a daily dose of sunlight. This is necessary for the formation of circadian rhythms and the production of the “sleep hormone” melatonin.

It is important that the child is not too tired during the day. Severe overwork will harm sleep, and it is very difficult for an overexcited baby to calm down and fall asleep. But, at the same time, the baby needs to accumulate the “right” fatigue.

                                                              when when the child is awake, the correct sequence should be: 1) after sleep, choose an active activity, 2) then switch the child to quiet wakefulness, 3) conduct a ritual of preparation for sleep and 4) sleep.

Active wakefulness is not only physical activity, but also mental stress, learning new things, including new skills.

Examples of active wakefulness:

• walk,
• practicing any new skill (crawling, walking, finger painting, sorting or pyramiding),
• new people or people who rarely come,
• physical interaction with mother or other loved ones – tickling, squeezing, massage, gymnastics
• participation in “adult” household chores

How does staying awake affect sleep?

– Physical activity lengthens deep sleep

– Practicing new skills during the day contributes to their fixation

– The child receives the necessary dose of sunlight and serotonin, which turns into melatonin in the dark

– Physical activity “burns” accumulated stress hormones

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