Sample daily schedule for preschool: Preschool Center Management

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Preschool Center Management

Before we start discussing center time, first let’s define what it is. Centers are clearly defined areas of the classroom grouped by topic, such as blocks, dramatic play, art etc. Center time is a part of your daily schedule, it’s a time when your students visit the centers in your classroom.

The way centers are managed will look differently depending on the ages of the students in your class and where you teach. Certain early childhood programs have very specific guidelines when it comes to center time, and others leave it up to the individual teacher to decide how to run centers.

Center Time Management

I’m not going to lie, center time management can be very challenging in the early childhood classroom. It doesn’t matter which center management system you use, what’s most important is that your little learners understand the expectations during center time. This means it’s up to you, as the teacher, to introduce centers to your students as well as your expectations for each one.

You’ll want to answer the following questions first before choosing a center time management method to use in your classroom:

Do you have a full-time assistant in the classroom?
How many students do you have?
How many centers do you have?
What ages are the children you teach?
What are your expectations during centers?
What do you consider an acceptable noise level? Is this expectation appropriate for the age of the children you teach?
Do you teach in a full day or half-day program?

Your answers to these questions above will determine which center time plan will work best for you and your students.

Making Choices at Center Time

Our daily schedule provides children with a balance of teacher-directed and self-directed activities. Large and small group times are more teacher-directed activities, while center time is more self-directed. It’s important for your little learners to have daily opportunities to make their own choices. They also benefit from making their own plans for what they will do during center time.

While some classrooms may hold small groups during centers, I prefer to do small groups during our math centers and literacy center times.

Classroom Centers

Here are the centers in my classroom, some of them can also be used for literacy or math centers, or you can combine them to create fewer choices. You can learn more about what’s in each center and see more pictures of the centers by clicking on the links below.

Library
Dollhouse
Listening
Sensory Table
Art
Playdough
Writing
Math
Science
ABC Center
Home/Dramatic Play Center
Blocks
Table Toys
Puzzles and Games
Puppets
Pocket Charts/Charts

All of the centers listed above are available and open every day.

Methods for Managing Center Time

There are many different methods out there for managing center time in the classroom. The most important thing to remember when choosing a method for your classroom is that it allows for the children to make choices about where they go. The more you try to control who goes where and when, the more difficulty you will have implementing and maintaining your plan.

My preferred method of managing centers includes choices, but also some boundaries to help manage kid traffic in a small classroom. This method has worked well for me in my public Pre-K classroom of 20+ students with limited assistance for many years. If you have more adults and fewer students then free choice centers may work best for you.

Grouping Centers

First, divide your centers into groups of 4 or 5 and then group the children into groups of 4 or 5 as well. When grouping centers, it’s important to take into consideration the physical location of each center in your classroom. Try grouping the centers that are near each other together, so the children assigned to those centers are not moving from one end of the classroom to the other to reach their centers.

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Next, I divide the children into color coded groups since many don’t recognize letters in the beginning of the year. When grouping the children you’ll want to take two things into consideration; boy/girl ratio and behavior. Try to have at least one responsible, mature child in each group. If you have four groups of centers, group the children into four groups as well; one red, one yellow, one blue, and one green group.

Next, color coded student name cards are placed in pocket charts. Each day the student name cards are moved to to the next group of centers. Editable name cards are included in the Center Rotation System packet.

The groups may move freely between their assigned centers for that day. This method allows the children to make their own choices, but also provides some structure to avoid total chaos.

This center system helps eliminate potential behavior problems before they can occur.

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Center Questions

Where did you find the pictures for the center chart?
The images pictured here are included in the Center Rotation Sign System.

I teach full-day, would this method work for me?
Yes, absolutely! You can divide your centers into different groups for different times of the day. This same system will work for literacy centers and math centers in the mornings and also for more traditional developmental (play) centers like blocks and home living at another time, just make a different center chart for each time and change pictures to match the centers and activities during each block.

Are students able to use this system independently?
Yes, absolutely! It usually takes only 2 full weeks for most Pre-K children (ages 4 and up) to really grasp the concept. When first introducing the system to the class it is best if you spend extra time explaining and demonstrating each day before center time. It also depends on the level of your class. I have had very young classes that took 3-4 weeks to learn the rotations and more mature classes have only needed one full week.

What age group does this work with?
I’ve successfully used this center method in my public Pre-K classroom where students are age 4 and up. I have had some 3 year old teachers tell me they have used this method successfully, but I haven’t tried it myself.

What does the teacher do while the children are at centers?
In the beginning of the year I spend most of my time circulating around the room at center time to make sure that everything is running smoothly and reinforcing good behaviors. As soon as everything settles down (usually around week three or four) you can interact with the children more because you’ll spend less time redirecting. Some teachers choose to meet with small groups or individual students during center time to work on a variety of skills. Some teachers may also do individual assessments during this time.

How long should my students be at centers?
The answer to this question depends on the length of your day and the age of your students. If you are full day Pre-K or Kindergarten you are probably going to have two or three center times during your day and the amounts of time spent at centers may be dictated by your school. A general rule of thumb is 45 minutes to one full hour for centers in a half-day program. A full day schedule in both Pre-K and Kindergarten may allow for literacy centers, math centers, and developmental centers. Typically the morning center times are more academic and the afternoon center time allows for more free choice. We have 45 minutes in our schedule for “developmental centers” at the end of the day.

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Teaching Trailblazers

Having a center time that runs smoothly is awesome! But let’s face it, center time is only one small part of your day. If you really want to become a better teacher, the best place to discuss teaching best practices and get the support you need is in the Teaching Trailblazers. We have many printable lessons and on-demand video trainings to help you become the best teacher you can be! If you want to get on the waiting list for the Teaching Trailblazers, do it soon so you don’t miss the next open enrollment period!

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The Best Preschool Circle Time Tips

Are you looking for ways to improve your circle time to make it more fun and engaging for your preschool or pre-k students? Or maybe you’re in need of a good circle time routine that includes songs and games to spice things up? Either way, you’re in the right place! Here you’ll learn the purpose of circle time, how long it should be, how to manage it, the best circle time songs and games… and more!

Circle Time 101: What is it?

Circle time is an important part of any high-quality early childhood program. Each day, you gather together with your entire class in your circle time area to engage in activities such as reviewing your daily schedule, singing a welcome or good morning song, and reading a story.

What is the Purpose of Circle Time in Preschool?

It used to be that circle time was viewed by many early childhood educators as a way to “teach” children important academic concepts like shapes, colors, numbers, and letters – with calendar and weather thrown in for good measure.

But the thinking around this practice has evolved as more research has emerged about how young children learn best and how their brains acquire new knowledge. We now know that young children retain information more quickly if it is meaningful to them and presented in short increments to match their attention spans. Abstract concepts such as the calendar aren’t very meaningful to kids, and reporting on the weather each day doesn’t have many educational benefits.

In the classrooms of today, the main purpose of circle time is to set the tone for the day. Reviewing the schedule will help your students feel safe and secure because they will know what comes next.

How Long Should Preschool Circle Time Be?

Every good preschool teacher knows that young children have very short attention spans. I think most preschool teachers would agree that getting their kids to pay attention during circle time can be challenging at times.

The reason some young children struggle to pay attention during circle time is that we’re teaching beyond the capacity of their attention spans. So, can you keep your kids engaged during circle time while still accomplishing your goals? Yes, absolutely!

To keep circle time short you limit it to no more than 2 or 3 minutes per year of age for the children in your classroom. When done properly, the time spent in large group is brief and focused, but it is still very powerful.

What Do You Do at Preschool Circle Time?

Your circle time routine should include the following:

Welcome or Good Morning Song that remains the same each day
Picture schedule review for the day
Read a story
Movement activities (sing songs with movement)
Group games or activity

You may also choose to briefly discuss an issue or noticing you’ve had with your students during this time.

Here’s a collection of the best preschool songs you can use in your classroom.

If you need some fun games to you can play with your kids, these Hide and Seek Number Games are always a huge hit in the early childhood classroom!

How to Manage Circle Time

Managing your circle time effectively can be challenging, you’ve got to balance your circle time activities, and establish a solid routine that keeps young children engaged. In the list above, notice how reading a story, a passive activity, was followed by a movement activity – this structure honors how the brain of a young child works.

If we were to break it down by minutes allotted for each activity here is what it would look like:

Good Morning Song: no more than 2 minutes
Picture schedule review: no more than 2 minutes
Story: 5-7 minutes (5 minutes or less in the beginning of the school year)
Movement song: no more than 2-3 minutes
Group game: 4-5 minutes (this is something you can work up to, they won’t be ready in the beginning of the school year)

The Best Preschool Circle Time Routine

The most effective circle time routine for any class includes a balance of active and passive activities. Another essential element is limiting the amount of time spent in large group activities to no more than 2-3 minutes per year of your age group. As young children mature during the school year, your circle times may become longer to match their growing attention spans.

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Calendar Time in Preschool

Above, you can see our whole group meeting area. Some teachers refer to this as Circle Time or Calendar Time, while others may use the term Morning Meeting. I hung this oil drip pan on the wall using Command Strips. We use this as our whole group area for Morning Meeting.

You can learn more about our calendar time routine and how it works HERE.

Birthday Bag Display

There are twelve bags hanging above our birthday bulletin board, each bag is labeled with a different month. Each student’s name and birth date is printed on a people shaped craft stick, and then the sticks are placed in the appropriate bags. At the beginning of each month we take a bag down to see which birthdays are coming soon, then we mark the dates on the calendar so we won’t forget the important birthdays.

Read more about how to celebrate birthdays in your classroom.

How to Plan for Preschool Circle Time: Daily Schedule

My best circle time tip is to review your daily picture schedule consistently. While it may seem boring to us as adults to review the schedule daily, having consistency and routine is something that young children need in order to feel safe and secure in their environment. Having a consistent, predictable routine lets young children know “what comes next.” When your students know and feel comfortable with their daily routine, they will learn more.

You, as the teacher, can add variety and novelty to your circle time activities to pique your student’s interest and keep them engaged, but the routine during this time should be predictable.

Our daily schedule is displayed on the oil drip pan, a magnet is moved at the beginning of every transition to indicate what we are doing. You can also display these cards in a pocket chart and use a clothespin to indicate each activity.

You can read more about the daily schedule and how you can use it HERE.

Classroom Helpers

Circle time is a good time to review or assign helper jobs. You can quickly and easily select and rotate your classroom helpers with this library pocket system.

You can learn more about these classroom helper jobs and how they work HERE.

Interactive Attendance Chart

Each morning when the children arrive, they find their name card on the table and “sign-in” by placing their card in the appropriate column on the chart. During our morning meeting we can count how many students are here today, how many are absent etc. The cards pictured here are printed on Avery Magnet Sheets and the attendance chart is on an oil drip pan.

Circle Time Dos and Don’ts

There are some things you should always do during circle time, and others you should avoid. The keys to a successful circle time include:

Time: Limit the time spent to no more than 2-3 minutes per year of the child’s age.
Routine: Stick to a consistent, predictable routine.
Balance: Alternate your activities between active and passive.
Flexibility: If things aren’t going well, adjust accordingly.

Circle Time Mistakes to Avoid

Try to avoid these outdated practices:

Assigning Seats:

2. Sitting Criss-Cross: While it may seem necessary to require your students to sit this way during your large group time, it really isn’t. As long as students aren’t bothering others and they’re still participating and paying attention, then it really shouldn’t matter how they sit. You might suggest some different seating options, especially for those students who find it difficult to sit in the more traditional criss-cross style.

What About Show and Tell?

3. Show and tell is another throwback to a bygone era that is no longer effective or necessary. While show and tell may have been started with the very best of intentions, it no longer meets the needs of today’s young children. The origins of this practice go back to a time when the purpose of preschool was entirely different than it is today. Today, we have more effective ways to develop oral language skills and turn taking in the classroom without excessive wait time or a misplaced emphasis on consumerism.

Research has shown that the most effective way for young children to develop oral language skills (and the importance of taking turns) is through peer-to-peer conversations. This tells us that young children’s time is much better spent talking and interacting with their friends in informal settings such as recess and center time.

For a more structured oral language activity, you can invite students to participate in the narration and retelling of a favorite story by acting it out.

How to Get Kids to Pay Attention During Circle Time

Watch the video above or read this blog post for tips to help your kids pay attention during large group activities.

How to Handle Interruptions in the Classroom

If your kids frequently interrupt during whole group activities watch this video for tips that can help.

7 Tips for Reading Aloud to Kids

If your kids have difficulty listening to you when you read a story, then you’ll want to read my best tips HERE.

The Teaching Trailblazers

Having a successful circle time routine is awesome! But let’s face it, circle time is only one small part of your day. If you really want to become a better teacher, the best place to discuss teaching best practices and get the support you need is in the Teaching Trailblazers. We have many printable lessons and on-demand video trainings to help you become the best teacher you can be! If you want to get on the waiting list for the Teaching Trailblazers, do it soon so you don’t miss the next open enrollment period!

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3 Year Old Daily Schedule Examples

Looking for a 3 year old daily schedule? From sleep and nap times at home to preschool routines, check out these samples for ideas.

You know when your 3 year old’s schedule needs some serious revamping.

Bedtime can take two hours before she finally falls asleep. Some days she’s up too early while others she sleeps late into the morning. And those naps—the ones that can’t seem to make up their mind whether to stay or go—make your day that much more unpredictable.

You need help restructuring your days, particularly with wake ups, mealtimes, and bedtime.

Or maybe you’re just looking for daily routine ideas. How much alone time should 3 year olds have each day? When can you build in learning time? What do you do when your child takes no nap, including “quiet time”?

I’ve certainly found myself trying to figure out a good daily routine, not only with my eldest, but with his twin brothers a few years later. I wanted predictable structure with plenty of down time to read and play outdoors. And I was adamant about not relying on screen time to fill our days.

My kids also varied, from the one whom I could barely get to nap 45 minutes, to the one who’d sleep long past two hours if I let him. And all the while, my work schedule changed, from working full-time, part-time, to working at home.

Let’s just say I’ve seen how effective a 3 year old daily schedule can be. A schedule makes weekends, vacations and other “off” days more manageable. It also helps whether your 3 year old still needs naptime or could get by without one.

Examples of a 3 year old daily schedule

Sometimes, to find that perfect schedule, you simply need to see a wide variety of examples. So, I asked several moms, researched online, and found plenty of sample routines and schedules that can work for you and your 3 year old.

That said, I’m all for an early bedtime (one no later than 8:30pm) so you won’t find any late evenings and mornings. And I also believe that consistency—more than the actual times on a clock you choose—is what will make your schedule work.

So, what can you learn in this article? Below, I’ll share:

Examples of a 3 year old daily schedule
Best practices for creating a 3 year old daily schedule
The importance of a schedule in the first place
What to do with a 3 year old all day

Let’s start with these sample schedules for a 3 year old. They work whether you’re a stay-at-home mom hanging out with your child all day, or a working mom who wants weekend ideas.

Example 1:

6am: wake up
7am: eat breakfast and get dressed
8:30am: independent playtime and snack
10am: outside activities
11:30am: lunchtime
12:30pm: nap
2:30pm: pick up siblings from school
3:15pm: snack time
3:30pm: outside activities
4:30pm: indoor activities
6pm: wash hands and eat dinner
7pm: change into pajamas and bedtime

Example 2:

6am: wake up
6:30am: light breakfast
9am: big breakfast
12pm: lunch
1pm: nap
4pm: snack
6:30pm: dinner
7:15pm: bath and brush teeth
8pm: bedtime

Example 3:

6am: wake up
7am: breakfast
10am: snack
12pm: lunch
1pm: nap
3pm: snack
6pm: dinner
7:20pm: bedtime routine
8pm: bedtime

Get easy activities for 3 year olds.

Example 4:

6:30am: wake up
6:45am: breakfast
8:45am: snack
11am: lunch
11:30am: nap
2:30pm: first snack
4pm: second snack
6:30pm: dinner
7pm: bath and potty
7:45pm: bedtime

Example 5:

6:30am: wake up and milk
8am: breakfast
9am: activities
11:30am: lunch
1pm: nap
5:30pm: dinner
6:30pm: bath
8pm: bedtime

Learn 5 genius ways to deal with 3 year old bedtime battles.

Example 6:

6:45am: wake up
7:30pm: breakfast
11am: lunch
1pm: nap
4pm: snack
6pm: dinner
7:30pm: bedtime routine
8pm: bedtime

Example 7:

7am: wake up and breakfast
10am: snack
11:30am: lunch
1pm: nap
3pm: snack
5:30pm: dinner
8pm: bedtime

Example 8:

7am: wake up
8am: breakfast
9am: activities
11:30am: lunch
12pm: nap or rest
2:30pm: snack and activities
5pm: dinner
6:30pm: bath
7pm: snuggle with parents
8:15pm: bedtime

Example 9:

7am: wake up
7:30am: breakfast
9:30am: snack
11:30am: lunch
12pm: nap
2:30pm: snack
5:30pm: dinner
8pm: bath and books (here are 52 books for 3 year olds!)
8:30pm: bedtime

Example 10:

7am: wake up
8am: breakfast and free play
9:30am: outside play
10:30am: snack
12pm: lunch
1pm: quiet play time alone
2pm: playtime activities together
3pm: snack
5:30pm: dinner and family time
6:30pm: bedtime routine
7pm: books and bedtime

Example 11:

7:30am: wake up
8am: breakfast
9am: preschool activities and lessons
10am: snack and outside activities
11:30am: lunch
12:30pm: quiet free time for play
2pm: snack and outside activities
4pm: read and play
5:30pm: dinner
7:30pm: bedtime routine
8:30pm: bedtime

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Best practices for creating a 3 year old daily schedule

Keep your weekend schedule the same. This will help make transitions back into the weekdays easier and reduce power struggles. If need be, move everything up by the same amount. If your 3 year old woke up at 7am instead of 6am, move snack to 10am instead of her usual 9am.
Have a consistent bedtime. As she gets older, she’ll have more flexibility with her daily activities. For now, hold your ground on a consistent bedtime, sticking to the same time each night. Adjust the rest of your day to meet bedtime if need be.
Cut naps short. Does she wake up cranky from naps, or do lengthy naps make for an impossible bedtime that pretty much goes out the window? Try cutting her naps short, making sure she has enough time awake before bedtime.
Use a toddler light-up clock. Struggling with wake-up times, whether in the morning or after a nap? Many parents swear by a light-up alarm clock, a sort of “timer” that allows your child to know it’s time to get up—and when it’s still time to stay in bed.

Do learning activities in the morning. If you’re including educational or preschool time in your day, mornings are your best bet. Everyone—kids included—functions best in the morning, where we have more focus and willpower.
Prepare the next day’s lunch at night. My go-to strategy has been to use dinner leftovers for the next day’s lunch. If no leftovers are available, use the evenings to prepare lunch (or set them aside for easy access).
Mimic the preschool schedule. If your child attends preschool, copy their schedule when she’s at home, especially if she only goes for a few days.

What to do when your 3 year old wakes up crying every night.

Do 3 year olds need a schedule in the first place?

Some parents wonder about the effectiveness of a 3 year old daily schedule at all. Do you even need one, especially if you’re home with few obligations to meet?

I’m a fan of schedules because they provide both parents and kids with predictability. We know what to expect, so we have fewer power struggles with our kids. We don’t need to nag, remind, or deal with transitions because these routines are so ingrained, like second-nature.

Kids also feel a sense of security. Familiarity allows them to weather new experiences, challenges, and disruptions to their rhythm. They don’t have to worry or feel anxious, and can instead focus their energy on more positive experiences.

As I say in my book, 31 Days to Better Parenting:

“Children thrive with predictability and routine. They don’t like not knowing what’s next, or feeling anxious about chaos and change.”

What do you do with a 3 year old all day?

Now that you have a few ideas to structure wake up times, meals, naps, and bedtime, what exactly do you do with your child the rest of the time?

Well… that’s what makes a 3 year old daily schedule fantastic. You have your “pillars” of meals and naps, with plenty of time between to do what you want. Your pillars stay consistent, while the time between them allow for more flexibility.

So, what do you do with her all day? The ideas are endless, but here are a few of my favorites:

Arts and crafts: coloring books, sidewalk chalk, play dough, sensory play
Simple toys: building blocks, toy cars and trains, bubbles, puzzles
Household games and tasks: playing with a cardboard box, baking or cooking, sensory bins
Outings: children’s museums, libraries, parks
Physical activities: playing with balloons, hopscotch, riding a trike or scooter
Outdoor activities: collecting leaves, planting seeds, playing catch
Educational activities: writing letters and numbers, practicing fine motor skills, going on “field trips”
Chores: put dishes in the sink or dishwasher, sort a load of laundry, sweep the floor

Check out more activities for 3 year olds.

Conclusion

As you can see, you can find a wide variety of examples for a 3 year old daily schedule, whether your child takes a nap or not. You learned best practices for making your schedule work and the importance of having a daily routine. And you also have ideas for what to do with your 3 year old all day.

No more two-hour bedtimes or cranky wake-ups, friend! Sometimes, all it takes is a simple revamp of your child’s daily schedule.

Get more tips:

Top Educational Activities for 3 Year Olds
Preschool Pros and Cons: Should You Send Your Child to Preschool?
Creating an After School Schedule at Home
How to Respond when Your 3 Year Old Won’t Stay in Bed
What to Do When Your 3 Year Old Tantrums Every Day

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How to Make a Classroom Schedule for Preschool

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Creating a class schedule can be one of the most important plans you create for your preschool classroom. Setting up your school day to run smoothly takes some thought and consideration. Because the truth is… your daily schedule can make or break the classroom behaviors you see.

Just think about it, if you schedule and execute a 30 minute circle time at the beginning of the year… then you will, most likely, have little rolly polly children on your carpet. Or, if you don’t schedule snack time in between arrival time and lunch you are going to be having some ‘hangry’ students because snack or lunch is too far away! How about movement activities… If your outdoor time isn’t until the end of the day and you have no movement activities built in, then you may find wiggles to be bursting at the seams!

Children need predictable routines and creating a daily routine can help work against negative preschool behaviors. But, it takes being intentional and consistent.

Through the years I have found a process that I go through that makes planning out my schedule a bit easier. Creating my schedule is one of those hugely important things that craft at the beginning of the year.

Want to get some help creating your own preschool class schedule?

I’ve broken the process into 5 steps to help you create an intentional schedule too!

5 Steps to Creating a Daily Classroom Schedule

STEP 1: First thing: Ask yourself the Key Questions

How many hours are you with your students?

What age are your students?

Is your class full time or part time?

Which events/activities during your day are mandatory? (ex: Lunch times, recess times, special class times). How much time do you need for these mandatory activities?

Do you need to schedule transition times? Make sure you have enough time to move to outdoor play, bathroom breaks and any other activities you leave the classroom for.

STEP 2: Decide Is It Important?

List out the events/activities that you want in your day. (ex: share time, large group, free play, story time, small group, quite reading. ..)

Now, number the events based on their importance to you. Number one being the most important.

STEP 3: Got Wiggles?

Let’s go back to the age you teach. The average attention span is 2-5 minutes per year of life. Calculate for the age of your students.

When scheduling try to shoot for the mid-range of these time spans.

Be understanding to the fact that at the beginning of the year, you might need to keep small groups and whole group times shorter.

STEP 4: Plan It Out

Now, make a list of time slots. Start by putting your preschool day start time at the top.

List times in 5 minutes increments down the page.

Fill in the non-negotiables from Step 1.

Now, fill in the activities/events in order of importance in Step 2.

Check that you are not scheduling time slots that are larger than your class’ attention span (from step 3).

Once your schedule is filled in, leave it alone for a couple of days. Come back to your schedule with fresh eyes and look for any holes, mistakes or missing activities.

STEP 5: Make it Pretty (totally optional)

What is it about a cute font and adorable clipart? It just makes me feel so much happier to look at when on the wall. If you feel the same way, you can make your schedule pretty too. At the end of the workbook (see below) you will find editable templates (for 2 day, 3 day and 5 day a week) that are pretty darn cute. Just make sure to only try and edit in Adobe Reader.

Using your Classroom Schedule

Once you’ve created what looks to be your dream schedule… it’s time to use it!

Start using your schedule at the beginning of the school year – the first day. This is the best way to start teaching your class the schedule. It is also allowing you to see if the amount of time you allotted for activities works or not. Take a week or 2 to use the schedule and decide if it flows for you and your students. Just know, even after making schedules for years and years – I usually always make some small tweeks. Edits might be in your future!

Display your schedule for any parents, other teachers, administration that might enter your room. But, most importantly, make sure to display your schedule for any time you may need a substitute take over your class.

I usually give the parents in my classroom a class schedule at the beginning of the year. I try not to give them too much information – but I’ve found that by providing the schedule it also works to calm parents nerves since they now know what their child will be doing while they are away.

Use a visual schedule that represents your written schedule. Since our age of kiddos can’t read, visual cues are a MUST. I like to use a long, skinny pocket chart to display the visual student schedule. It may not be as detailed as mine, but gives children the idea of what the next activity will be. See more about visual schedules at this blog post. Visual schedules are an important tool to have in your classroom management arsenal. If you haven’t tried to implement these visual supports – DO IT!

Add teaching about the schedule to your lesson plans for the first week. That way you will not forget to take a short amount of time to review the schedule (using the visual schedule cards) with your new little learners

Create the Perfect Preschool Schedule Workbook

To assist you in creating your own classroom schedule, I’ve created a workbook to help you through it! If you are anything like me, you’ve got to map everything out on paper to make it all work out – so that is what this workbook is for!

How to use the Perfect Preschool Schedule Workbook

Fill out the form to get your free schedule workbook via email:

Download the file and open in ADOBE READER (this is a free program you can download on your desktop)

Print pages 4-7. Plus, also print the rough draft schedule for the time frames you need (see pages 8-13).

Work through the workbook pages 4-7, writing the answers to the questions in the workbook itself.

Then create a rough draft of your schedule using the time frame pages. Use a pencil so you can erase if needed!

When you’ve finalized your schedule, open the file in Adobe Reader and scroll down to pages 15-21.

Choose a schedule template and fill it in with your activities.

Print or send virtually – and check ‘schedule making’ off your list.

Sample Schedules

Want to see some sample schedules? I added pictures of some of my schedules from years past as examples.

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A Foolproof Sample Daily Schedule For Toddlers (Printables Included)

What’s in this post…

Here’s a sample daily schedule for stay at home moms who have a baby, toddler, and preschooler at home.

Right now, I have a 9 year old, 8 year old, 6, year old, 5 year old, and 3 year old.

At one point, not long ago, I had a 6 year old, 5 year old, 4 year old, 2 year old, and a newborn.

That’s crazy talk.

But really, there are some pros and cons to having children close together, but it isn’t as hard as you think. We have a few key routines throughout our day that keep us sane.

They keep us grounded. They prevent us from all running around like chickens with our heads cut off.

Or, at least, they keep us all running around in the same direction.

Sample Daily Schedule for Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

It’s simply impossible for me to get through our day without losing my mind if I don’t have a basic schedule.

Have you ever had diapers explode on you?

They have exploded on me. I’m talking crystals, people.

If I don’t have things flowing properly, I forget to do basic things.

I run around like a chicken with my head cut off and my kids are aimless. Aimless and wild. But not wild in a good way.

?Here’s a sample daily schedule with a baby, toddler, and preschooler?

Note: keep reading below as I discuss each of these elements and how to juggle it all!

7:30 a.m. – wake up, breakfast, get dressed (feed baby)
8:30 a.m. – chores, general home routines to get ready for day
9:30 a.m. – free play
10:00 a.m. – independent play
10:30 a.m. – feed baby
11:00 a.m. – structured playtime (something educational, craft, coloring, activity, etc.)
12:00 p. m. – lunch
1:00 p.m. – nap for toddler and preschooler (feed baby then tummy time)
3:30 p.m. – up from nap, afternoon snack (feed baby)
4:00 p.m. – free play
5:00 p.m. – dinner (quick catnap for baby)
6:00 p.m. – evening routine, wind down routines (feed baby)
7:00 to 7:30 p.m. – bedtime for toddler and preschooler
8:00 – 8:15 p.m. – feed baby, baby bedtime routine, baby to bed

Read These While You’re At It

7:30-7:45 // Wake-up

I’m a big fan of sleeping as late as possible and having my kids join me in this.

We get up around this time (everyone but the newborn) and head to the kitchen counter for breakfast.

I get the older kids breakfast ready and then go grab the newborn to feed him his first feed of the day.

This clock may help your early risers.

8:00-8:15 // Feed newborn

I chose this time to begin the newborn’s day because I can’t feed him and make grits for 3 kids. Just ain’t happening.

I turn on cartoons for the older kids while I feed the newborn.

Now, I don’t think watching TV first thing in the morning is good (actually it irks me every day to do this), however, I find it very difficult to feed the baby with 3 other kids who aren’t focused on something else.

I’ve decided our screen time will be in the morning for this season so I can feed the newborn in peace and they eat and watch some cartoons or videos in peace.

It isn’t ideal, but it works for now. Otherwise they are jumping on me and the chair and trying to kiss, cuddle, and hug the baby and it’s too distracting.

Daily Routine Brainstorm SHEETS

Get my cheat sheets (newborn up to elementary aged kids) and find your family’s groove.

Use them for:

nap times
meal times
bedtimes
chore times
play times
AND more!

9:30 // Free play

After I’ve put the baby down for a nap, turned the TV off, and we’ve cleaned up the kitchen it’s time for random free play.

I must admit this is a challenging time of day for me because the kids have energy, but can’t run free outside yet.

If you have an enclosed yard, free play is great outside. Here’s how to encourage outside time with toddlers.

You can even put the kids in certain rooms or areas that are closed off so you don’t have to worry about them getting into things they shouldn’t.

Read: Quiet time (Rest time) for Toddlers: All You Need to Know

10:00 // Independent playtime

I put each of my kids in their own rooms (my 18 month old in his crib) to play on their own.

Independent play has tons of benefits, and one of the best in my eyes is the fact that they don’t have to share those toys.

All day they either have to share or fight for toys, but I rotate the toys that they play with in their rooms so it’s new and fresh often.

10:30 // Feed newborn

While the older kids are still in independent play I feed the baby again.

I do this on purpose because I like to nurse when there aren’t lots of other kids running around getting into things or trying to sit on me.

I think it’s calmer and helps prevent over-stimulation which often happens when there are 3 kids trying to kiss him and hug him at the same time.

Be careful – however – not to get too addicted to this habit while nursing.

11:00 // Structured playtime

By time I am beginning to put the baby down for a nap and the kids are out of independent play.

This is when we’re doing our homeschool preschool curriculum, crafts, or an activity, or we all go outside to play ball or run around.

I find the kids need some structure after they’ve been left to their own devices for most of the morning.

I used to stress about activities or organized playtime, but I take the terms loosely and have found lots of things on Pinterest that are basically very minimal prep and high returns on kid excitement and learning!

12:00 // Lunch

We all come back to the counter and eat. Eating before nap means they sleep sounder and longer, or at minimum they don’t wake early from their naps due to hunger.

If in doubt, serve more food.

Read: 5 Truths About Parenting Toddlers — That We Tend To Forget

1:00 // Nap + Feed newborn

I put the older 3 kids down for a nap in their own rooms. I use white noise for every child so no one wakes anyone else up.

It works perfectly!

One can wake early, wake crying while teething, etc. and the others aren’t disturbed.

When the older kids are down I feed the baby and try to get some rest. I’ll watch a TV show on Netflix, work a little, and take a quick disco nap before the kids wake up.

Routine Cards

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3:30 // Feed newborn + get up from nap

I feed the baby again now to beat the dinner time preparation rush.

I know some are uber talented, but I’m not yet able to hold a baby and nurse while cooking.

The thought makes me want to order pizza. The kids can get up and do something together or go get a snack while I’m feeding the baby and putting him down.

If I have a short educational video I will often play it at this time, otherwise the kids occupy themselves while I get dinner ready.

Watch my video on the biggest thing to remember in the throes of the 2 year sleep regression.

5:00 // Dinner

In our home, we usually eat around 5. We started eating this early because my husband worked nights a few nights a week and this allowed us to all eat dinner together.

We are slowly moving it back a bit, but the early time allows us to eat with leisure then begin the nighttime routine without a rush, and still get the kids to bed at an early hour.

After dinner we often read this book at the table together.

6:00 // Evening routine + Feed newborn

The children get baths most evenings unless the day has been hectic and there’s not time.

Unless they are filthy I won’t move back bedtime just to give them a bath.

Mainly because bath time is fun for them and will amp them up so moving back bedtime + amped up kids means they take longer to go to sleep and they fight the bedtime routine more.

During this time we do baths, get on jammies, read books, and clean our rooms.

In this time I also feed the baby and give him a quick catnap before bed.

Read: Cluster Feeding Newborns: Do’s & Don’ts

These printable routine cards are great visual reminders that will help you and your family keep the routine.

7:00 – 7:30 // Bedtime

My 18 month old needs to be in bed by 7 on the dot. Any later and he cries and fusses quite a bit. Actually, the times we put our kids to bed can greatly determine if we have bedtime battles or not.

Even if we put him in at 7 he’ll talk to himself and sing for a while, but then go happily to sleep. 7:15 and he’ll try to bring the house down.

My older two are more flexible and after reading some books, having “schnuggles” in bed, telling stories, and praying they are all in bed by 7:30 on most nights.

Read: The Ultimate Guide To Baby Sleep Times

8:00 – 8:15 // Feed newborn

Once all the kids are in bed, I get my little baby and I hug and kiss him and tell him how perfect he is… and then I get him ready for bed.

It’s important to get the kids in bed at an earlier enough time to prevent night terrors, nightmares, and sleepwalking episodes.

Things To Keep In Mind When Making A Daily Schedule For Your Kids

Here are some general things to consider when making the daily schedule for your kids.

Daily chores for kids

The main idea here is this: get your kids doing some chores whenever you can.

All throughout the day I have them put their plates/bowls by the sink, help me sweep by using the dustpan, clean up their toys, put dirty clothes in the laundry, etc.

During certain times we have set periods where we all pitch in to do chores. Others, they simply are expected to do the chore they’ve been assigned.

Whatever works, works.

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Work from home considerations in your daily schedule

For many years, I worked either while they were having screen time, during independent play, their nap time, and after they were in bed.

Then it became too difficult to work interrupted, so I hired a mother’s helper for a few hours a week. She came for 4 hours, 3 times a week and I worked quickly and purposefully during that time.

Daily outside time for kids

I love outside time for the kids and research shows that dirt in the fingers and play in the fresh air does wonders in more ways than you can count.

Whether it’s just an hour or two a day or much more, use these outdoor tips to get the kids outside playing and enjoying life.

Errands with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers

Daily Routine Brainstorm SHEETS

Get my cheat sheets (newborn up to elementary aged kids) and find your family’s groove.

Use them for:

nap times
meal times
bedtimes
chore times
play times
AND more!

I try my best to do errands alone or without ALL the kids, but when I have to do errands with babies and toddlers and so on, these are my best tips.

Sources:

The importance of schedules and routines
Routines minimize chaos which promotes resilience and regulation
Routines indicators of predictable family life contributing to childhood development

5 Sample Daily Toddler Schedules from Real Moms

I regularly get questions from readers about how to create a good sample daily toddler schedule. While not every toddler is the same, I do think it’s very helpful to see what other moms are doing in their homes. Five stay-at-home moms were asked to share their schedules.

So I use the word “real” intentionally because these are not schedules from a book about what someone thinks you should do, theses are actual real schedules that moms are currently using.

It’s a great way to gauge your own toddler’s schedule and find inspiration to try new things. All of these schedules are simply meant to be an approximate guide for other moms. You could structure the day for your toddler completely different, and have it work equally as well! So if you don’t think this will work well for your toddler or your family, that’s okay too!

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And please remember, that all of these schedules are approximate times. All the moms sharing a sample schedule, also agreed that they “flex” their schedules each day to meet the needs of their toddlers and their families.

Sample daily toddler schedule for 19 month old girl

8:30 am Wake up, eat breakfast.
9:00 am Playtime
11:00 am Lunch (25+ Easy, Healthy Lunches for 2 Year Olds)
11:30 am Reading time
12:00 pm Nap
3:00 pm Wake up, snack.
3:30 pm Play until dinner
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Bedtime routine
7:30 pm Bedtime

Sample daily toddler schedule for 21 month old boy

7:00 am Wake up, eat breakfast
8:30 am Independent play in toddler room
9:30 am Snack, playtime with mom or play groups
11:30 am Lunch
12:30 pm Nap
3:00 pm Wake up, snack
3:30 pm Park time or play outside
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Bedtime routine
7:30 pm Bedtime

Sample daily toddler schedule for 30 month old boy

7:30 am Wake up. Read and play.
8:15 am Breakfast
12:00 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Nap
3:00 pm Nap ends
3:15 pm Snack
5:45 pm Dinner
7:15 pm Get ready for bed
7:30 pm Reading with mom or dad
8:00 pm Bed

Sample daily toddler schedule for 38 month old girl

7:45 am Wake up, breakfast, get ready
8:30 am Activity lesson
9:15 am Park time
10:00 am Playtime at home
12:00 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Nap time
4:30 pm Wake up, snack
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Bath
8:00 pm Bedtime routine, books, prayers
8:30 pm Bedtime

Sample daily toddler schedule for 18 month old boy AND 32 month old boy

7:30 am Wake up, diaper change, breakfast
8:30 am Craft or preschool activities, more structured play
9:30 am Independent playtime
10:30 am Snack, free play inside and as much outside time as we can manage
12:00 pm Eat lunch
1:00 pm Nap
3:30 pm Up from nap, small snack, some screen time and then free play
5:15 pm Dinner time
6:00 pm Bath time
6:30pm Wind down to bed including reading books, brushing teeth, snuggles and hugs
7:15 pm Bedtime

Bonus: Sample toddler schedule for working moms taking their child to daycare.

6:00 am Wake up / Wash Hands / Breakfast / Vitamin
6:30pm Brush Teeth / Dress
7:00am Drop off to Daycare
7:00am-9:00am Play
9:00am Wash Hands / Snack & Milk (6 oz.)
9:15am-10:30am Play
10:30am-11:00am Wash Hands / Lunch
11:00am-2:00pm Nap**
2:00pm-3:30pm Play
3:30pm Wash Hands / Snack / Milk (6 oz.)
3:45pm-5:00pm Play
6:00pm Pick up from Day Care
6:00pm-6:30pm Wash Hands / Dinner / Milk (6 oz.)
6:30pm-7:00pm Brush Teeth / Bath / Lotions
7:00pm-7:30pm Story & Bedtime

**3 hour nap: From a care providers perspective, this includes the routine of getting ready for nap AND the time it takes to fall asleep. Toddlers typically sleep anywhere from 1.5 to 3 hours in the mid-day. If you’re struggling with your child fighting bedtime or waking up too early, consider shortening nap time to 1.5 hours, which is usually about 2 complete sleep cycles.

How much sleep do toddlers really need?

No matter the approximate sleep schedule for your toddler, most children ages 2-3 need about 12 – 14 hours of sleep per day. Some less, some more, but for the most part, this is pretty consistent with all the schedules shared for this post. Some toddlers may sleep more during the night and have a shorter nap, while others may sleep less at night and take a longer nap.

Find 20+ printable daily schedules for baby, toddler and kids ages 0 – 5 in our eBook and printable pack Routines, Rhythms and Schedules.

If you’re looking for all things routine, check out our Ultimate Daily Routine Bundle with checklists, visual routine cards, chore cards, baby routine cards and the routines book.

All-in-all 12 – 14 hours per day for a toddler is a great goal to reach for!

When is the ideal nap time for a toddler?

One of the things that I’ve always found in all my sleep “research” is that having a toddler wake up approximately 4 hours before bedtime seems to be the sweet spot. I’ve also found that having a toddler take a nap approximately 1 hour after lunch seems to be another sweet spot. So if you can find a nice balance along those time ranges, it can help with a successful nap time.

What is the ideal wake up time and bedtime for a toddler?

Again, one of the things that you typically find sleep experts to recommend is a wake up time between 6-8 am and a bedtime between 6-8 pm. All of your choices may fall around what works best for your family. For example, if your toddler needs to wake up early (6 am) to get to daycare on time, you may find more success with an earlier bedtime (6:30 pm). If your family needs more evening time together, or one parent gets home from work late, you may appreciate a later (8 pm) bedtime if your toddler is able to sleep a bit later in the morning (7:30 or 8 am).

How to incorporate independent playtime into your toddler’s schedule.

I am often asked how we helped our toddler to learn to play alone for an hour each day. If you are a busy stay-at-home mom, this can be a very helpful way to get more things done during the day, while at the same time, teaching your child independence. While my son plays alone, I get as much done as possible, and the remainder of the day, I am able to fully engage him.

Here is how you can get started with a baby (yes, you can start in small blocks of time!)

Here is how you can get started with a toddler

How to incorporate routines into your toddler’s schedule.

Routines are a great way to minimize nagging, reminding, and yelling at toddlers throughout the day! You can use routines by simply following the same series or steps before a meal, activity, or sleep time. Toddlers (and kids of any age really) learn what is expected of them, and routines also help toddlers feel a sense of control over the day to day stuff.

You would think routines would make them feel less control. Not true. For toddlers the sense of control comes in the form of mastery (knowing how to do a routine well) and knowing what to expect (understanding they do the same thing each day).

Here are a few ways to incorporate routines…

Pre-meal routine (wash hands, sit at the table, pray, etc)
Pre-bedtime routine (bath, pajamas, quiet time/reading time, snack, pray, bed)
Pre-independent play routine (get toys in the room read, set timer, hugs and kisses, etc)

Routines are usually meant to be simple and don’t need to take much time. You can even use these printable routine cards to get your toddler to follow a routine without help!

Print this free printable!

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Here’s a sneak peek…

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Want more on toddlers?

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The Key to Creating a Successful Stay-at-Home Mom Schedule

Resources for toddler sleep:

How to Handle Bedtime Tantrums
How to Put a Toddler to Sleep Fast
3 Tricks for When Your Toddler Keeps Getting Out of Bed
7 Strategies for Toddler Tantrums at Bedtime
2 Year Old Sleep Regression Explained! Why It Happens and How to Fix It
2 Year Old Sleep Schedule That Helps Everyone Get More Sleep
An Easy Morning & Bedtime Routine Chart That Keeps Kids On Task
How to Respond When Your Child is Afraid to Sleep Alone

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The daily routine of preschoolers in a preschool institution and at home

February 16, 2021

The daily routine is a clear daily routine during the day, providing for the alternation of wakefulness and sleep, as well as the rational organization of various activities. The correct regimen, corresponding to the age capabilities of the child, strengthens health, ensures working capacity, successful implementation of a variety of activities, and prevents overwork.

In a child accustomed to a routine, the need for food, sleep, rest comes at certain intervals and is accompanied by rhythmic changes in the activity of all internal organs. The body, as it were, tunes in advance to the upcoming activity, so it is carried out quite efficiently, without unnecessary waste of nervous energy and does not cause pronounced fatigue.

It is known that every pre-school education institution has a daily routine. Sleep, games, meals and classes are held at strictly defined hours. Before giving the baby away, parents should arrange the daily routine at home in such a way that the time for sleeping and eating falls on the same hours as in kindergarten. To do this, dads and moms need to know what the routine is in the preschool education institution.

Organization of the daily routine in a preschool educational institution is carried out in such a way that, depending on age, children have enough time for active games, activities and recreation. The daily routine of a child may be different, but each institution of preschool education adheres to uniform general rules.

Free activity time provided for independent play. Also, children play with each other during a walk in the fresh air. If the weather is bad outside, then instead of walking, the children spend time in a group.

Of great importance in the daily routine is not only the time of eating, but also the composition of the dishes. An approximate menu must necessarily include: dairy products, vegetables, fruits, meat and fish products, bread. Parents can ask in advance what the children are fed in a particular institution.

During quiet time, all children rest. Even if the child does not want to sleep during the day, he just lies on the bed. As a rule, the time of daytime sleep is from 2 to 2.5 hours.

Classes are of great importance for the full development of the child. The duration of classes, as a rule, does not exceed 30 minutes, so that the child does not have time to get tired.

Of great importance for the health and physical development of children is the daily routine not only in a preschool institution, but also at home on weekends. Consistent times for eating, sleeping, walking, playing and doing activities are very important for a preschooler.

One of the important distinguishing features of education in kindergarten from home is the mode of life. In kindergarten, everything is subject to a predetermined routine. And this is a definite plus. After all, such a systematic approach teaches the child to be accurate, precise, and orderly. Proper intake of food at the same time contributes to the growth of a healthy body.

A child’s behavior in the kindergarten, his mood, work capacity are directly dependent on how his activities and sleep are organized in the family on ordinary days, as well as on weekends.

Children spend their days off at home, as a rule, with significant deviations and even violations of the usual kindergarten schedule. It is no coincidence that the functional level of preschoolers on Monday is worse than on the second and third days of the week. Serious organizational and educational work is needed among parents to streamline the home regime and bring it into line with that established in kindergarten. The attention of parents should be drawn to the organization of an evening walk, a night’s sleep, and on weekends to a good rest in the air, the regulation of watching television programs, especially before bedtime.

Dear parents, remember that proper physical education, combined with a daily routine that meets hygienic requirements, sufficient sleep and reasonable nutrition, is the key to normal growth and development of the child. For children brought up in kindergarten, the day is subject to a strict schedule with provided walks and outdoor games in the fresh air, gymnastics, rhythm, etc. You, the parents, only have to make sure that at home, on weekends, the regime does not differ from the one established in kindergarten and which has become familiar to the child. If a son or daughter is brought up at home, it is also necessary to develop a strict regime and monitor its steady implementation. They should go to bed and get up at the same time, go for a walk – this is important for the normal, harmonious development of your child.

If your child does not go to kindergarten and stays at home, there can be many variations of the day. One way or another, the child’s day schedule is divided into two parts: “before lunch” and “after lunch”. In the pre-lunch time, it is useful for a child to play active educational games, and in the afternoon we recommend that you read books, watch cartoons or children’s programs. Evening time is best spent for communication between the child and parents: at this age, the child’s need to communicate with mom and dad is very high. Stories, not always true, but instructive, will interest your child and, with the help of vivid images that impress children so much, they will be deposited for life as rules and stereotypes of behavior in certain life situations.

Good luck in raising your child!

We bring to your attention an approximate daily routine at home:

Waking up, morning exercises, water procedures 7.00-8.00
Breakfast 8.00-9.10
Games and activities at home 9.10 -10.00
Outdoor play
Lunch 12.30-13.20
Daytime nap 13.20-15.30
Free time for quiet games 15.30-16.00
Afternoon snack 16.00-16.30
Walk and fresh air games 16.30-18.30

Dinner 18.30-19 days is a rational duration and a reasonable alternation of various activities and recreation of children during the day. The main principle of the correct construction of the routine is its compliance with the age-related psychophysiological characteristics of children. The daily routine is designed with the expectation of a 12-hour stay of the child in kindergarten. In the daily mode, the total duration of classes is indicated, including breaks between their various types.

The teacher independently doses the volume of the educational load, without exceeding the maximum allowable load by sanitary and epidemiological rules and standards.

In the warm season, part of the classes are held on the site during a walk. In the middle of static classes, physical education sessions are held. It is important that every child feels comfortable and safe in kindergarten; He knew that he was loved here, that he would be taken care of.

When implementing regime moments, individual characteristics of the child are taken into account (duration of sleep, taste preferences, pace of activity, etc.). The closer the kindergarten mode is to the individual characteristics of the child, the more comfortable he feels, the better his mood and the higher his activity.

The program presents daily routines for each age group. The mode has been adjusted taking into account the work of the institution and taking into account the climate (warm and cold periods).

Daily routine in kindergarten for the autumn-winter period

age events	1. 6-3 years	3-4 years old 9009four	4-5 years	5-6 years old	6-7 years
Reception of children, self-employment	7.00-8.00	7.00-8.00	7.00-8.00	7.00-8.00	7.00-8.00
Morning exercises Breakfast preparation, breakfast	8.00-8.05 8.10-8.40	8.00-8.05 8.10-8.40	8.10-8.17 8.20-8.40	8.05-8.15 8.15-8.45	8.20-8.30 8.30-8.50
Games, independent activities, joint activities with a teacher	8.40-9.00	8.40-9.00	8.40-9.00	8.45-9.00	8. 50-9.00
Direct educational activity (GCD)	9.00-9.09	9.00-9.15 9.25-9.40	9.00-9.20 9.30-9.50	9.00-9.25 9.35-10.00 10.10-10.35	9.00-9.30 9.40-10.10 10.20-10.50
Games, independent activities	9.09 -9.30
Second breakfast	9.30-9.9.45	9.40-9.55	9.50-10.05	10.40-10.50	10.50-11.00
Preparation for a walk, walk (games, observation, work)	9.45-11.20	9.55-11.30	10.05-12.00	10.50-12.20	11.00-12.35
Return from a walk, preparation for dinner, lunch	11. 10-12.10	11.30-12.40	12.00-13.00	12.20-13.10	12.35-13.15
Sleep preparation, naps	12.10-15.00	12.40-15.00	13.00-15.00	13.10-15.00	13.15-15.00
Gradual lifting, hardening treatments	15.00-15.15	15.00-15.20	15.00-15.20	15.00-15.25	15.00-15.30
Preparation for afternoon tea, afternoon tea	15.15-15.40	15.20-15.40	15.20-15.40	15.25-15.40	15.30-15.45
Games, GCD, joint activities with the teacher, reading fiction	15.40-15.49	15.40-15.55	15.40-16. 00	15.40-16.05	15.45-16.15
Preparing for a walk, walk	15.49-17.20	15.55-17.30	16.00-17.40	16.05-17.50	16.15-18.00
Return from a walk, preparation for dinner, dinner	17.20-18.00	17.30-18.10	17.40-18.10	17.50 – 18.20	18.00-18.30
Games, independent activities of children, taking children home	18.00-19.00	18.10-19.00	18.10-19.00	18.20-19.00	18.30-19.00

Kindergarten daily routine in summer

age events	1. 6-3 years	3-4 years old	4-5 years old	5-6 years old	6-7 years
Child reception, morning filter	7.00-8.00
Reception of children at the site, morning exercises	8.00-8.05	7.00-8.00 8.00-8.05	7.00-8.00 8.00-8.07	7.00-8.00 8.00-8.10	7.00-8.00 8.00-8.10
Breakfast preparation, breakfast	8.10-8.40	8.15-8.45	8.20-8.40	8.20-8.45	8.20-8.40
Games, independent activities, joint activities with a teacher	8. 40-9.00	8.45-9.00	8.45-9.00	8.45-9.00	8.40-9.00
Direct educational activities	9.00-9.09	9.00-9.15 9.25-9.40	9.00-9.20 9.30-9.50	9.00-9.25 9.35-10.00	9.00-9.30 9.40-10.10
Games, independent activities of children	9.10-9.30
Second breakfast	9.30-9.45	9.40-9.55	9.50-10.05	10.00-10.10	10.10-10.20
Preparation for a walk, walk (games, observation, work)	9.45-11.20	9.55-11.30	10.05-12.00	10. 10-12.10	10.20-12.20
Return from a walk, play, preparation for dinner, lunch	11.20-12.10	11.30-12.40	12.00-13.00	12.10-13.10	12.20-13.15
Sleep preparation, naps	12.00-15.00	12.40-15.00	13.00-15.00	13.10-15.00	13.15-15.00
Gradual lifting, hardening treatments	15.00-15.15	15.00-15.20	15.00-15.20	15.00-15.25	15.00-15.30
Preparation for afternoon tea, afternoon tea	15.15-15.40	15.20-15.40	15.20-15.40	15.25-15.45	15.30-15.45
Games, joint activities with the teacher, reading fiction		15. 40-15.55	15.40-16.00	15.45-16.00	15.45-16.00
Preparing for a walk, walk	15.40-17.20	15.55-	16.00-17.40	16.00-17.50	16.00-18.00
Return from a walk, preparation for dinner, dinner	17.2018.00	17.3018.10	17.40-18.10	17.50–18.20	18.00-18.30
Games, children’s independent activities, children going home	18.00-19.00	18.10-19.00	18.10-19.00	18.20-19.00	18.30-19.00

Daily routine in kindergarten

For any parent, the most important thing is the health of the child. Of great importance for its strengthening and development is the regime of the day.

The period when the baby begins to go to kindergarten is very difficult, and at this time it is important to help the child survive it. In order to reduce the stressful situation for the body, a special daily regimen is organized, which coincides with the biorhythms and needs of the baby. Sleep, walks, meals, activities and games are held at certain hours.

Before entering a preschool institution, it is very important to bring the home daily regimen closer to the regimen in kindergarten.

Firstly, it will help the child to quickly adapt to the kindergarten. The fact is that by performing the same actions at a certain time, even in an unusual environment for himself, which is a preschool institution in the first days of his visit, the baby relaxes and becomes liberated.

Secondly, it will be easier for parents themselves to plan their working day and household chores in such a way that this does not negatively affect family life.

Of course, it is very convenient to live freely, without any rules and restrictions: sleep until noon, eat and walk when you want. But this is possible only in case of refusal to visit the preschool educational institution. For a kindergarten kid, such an unformed daily routine is dangerous and leads to a disorder in his behavior and a mental disorder.

According to doctors and psychologists, the observance of the day regimen in kindergarten, which consists in the daily repetition of actions at the same time of day, contributes to the formation of stable mental and physical health in children. It has been proven that one of the causes of the incidence of scarlet fever in children and the occurrence of rickets is associated precisely with the violation of the correct daily regimen. In addition, non-compliance with a clear daily routine, in particular, sleep, leads to problems in the behavior of children. Lack of sleep makes them more capricious, whiny, prone to tantrums, children do not tolerate psycho-emotional stress, become hyperactive. Violation of the regime leads to deviations in the course of metabolic processes in the body and a decrease in immunity.

An interesting fact established by scientists from the University of Chicago: non-compliance with the daily routine and time frames leads to obesity. This is due to the fact that due to sleep disturbance in the body, an incorrect redistribution of the hormones ghrelin and leptin occurs, which increases appetite.

Requirements for the daily routine in the preschool educational institution according to SanPiN

You need to start preparing for the daily routine of a preschool institution in advance. You can get acquainted with him on the website of the institution, or by visiting the kindergarten itself and asking the head of the daily routine in their institution. We invite you to get acquainted with the features of the kindergarten mode, which you can easily use to draw up your home daily routine.

The daily regimen is almost the same for all state gardens, where the classical development program is being implemented. The standard daily routine in the preschool educational institution is designed for 12 hours, although slight adjustments are possible taking into account the geographical location, climatic conditions and a number of other factors. At the same time, the main provisions of the daily routine regarding sleep and wakefulness remain the same as indicated in the rules and regulations of SanPiN. Yes, according to SanPiN:

The teacher should walk with the children 2 times a day: in the morning and after a nap.
Daytime sleep in the group is given 2-2.5 hours. During this time, the child’s body has time to rest and recover.
The diet in kindergarten depends on two factors: the time the baby spends in kindergarten and the age of the children. If your child is in kindergarten for 8-10 hours, he will eat 4 times with a time interval of 4 hours. The following diet is observed in the preschool educational institution:

1. Breakfast from 8.00 to 9.00 hours;

2. Lunch from 12.00 to 13.00;

3. Afternoon snack from 15.30 to 16.00;

4. Dinner from 18.30 to 19.00.

If the children are in the garden for 12 hours, then an additional meal is introduced at 9 pm (second dinner).

Classes in kindergarten.

After the children have had breakfast, classes begin aimed at developing the baby’s cognitive function, creativity and physical fitness. The duration and number of classes depends on the age of the child. They should not last more than 30 minutes. In order for the child to be able to relax and recover, physical education minutes are held between classes. The break must be at least 10 minutes.

In the younger group, the duration of the lessons is 10-15 minutes, 2 lessons per day. One – in the morning, the second – in the afternoon.
In the middle group (4-5 years old) children are taught for 20 minutes, after which a compulsory rest follows. Classes are held 2 times a day, mostly in the morning.
In the senior group, the time of classes increases to 25 minutes with a break of 10 minutes.
In the preparatory group, there are three classes per day lasting 25-30 minutes each.

Walk

After classes are over and the children have had their second breakfast, it’s time for a walk.

The total number of hours spent in the fresh air of children in kindergarten should be 3-4 hours. Children do not go outside if the air temperature drops below fifteen degrees with a wind speed of more than fifteen meters per second (for children under 4 years old). For older children (5-7 years old), the reason for refusing to walk is the air temperature below twenty degrees at the same wind speed.

The time of the walk depends on the age group of children. Before everyone is taken out into the fresh air, younger preschoolers – a nursery group, they are also brought in earlier. The walk in this group lasts until 11. 00 – 11.30.

Older children need more activity and take more time outside. It usually lasts until 11.30 – 11.50. In the senior and preparatory groups, the guys walk until 12.15 – 12.30.

Sleep

No matter how well the preschooler’s day regimen is built in compliance with all the rules and norms, during the day the indicators of the child’s biological activity inevitably decrease, which dictates the inevitability of a change from the active state to sleep.

Bedtime varies slightly depending on the age group. If the younger preschoolers go to bed at 12.00 – 12.30, then the older children go to bed at 13.00 – 13.15.

But the time for the rise of children in all groups is the same – 15.00.

Afternoon

The time for the children to rise in the garden is the same 15.00 – 15.15. After hygiene procedures, the kids sit down for an afternoon snack. And then the day is distributed differently depending on the age category of children. So, in the nursery group, after an afternoon snack, a second developmental lesson is held. And older children, after sleeping and having an afternoon snack, have the opportunity to independently play, read, attend circles that are in the preschool. Independent activity of children 3-6 years old should take at least 4 hours.

Dinner and an evening walk is the final stage of your stay in the garden. In winter, the walk will be replaced by independent games in the group.

Approximate regime in kindergarten

from 7:00 to 8:00 – admission of children to a group, free activities;
from 8:00 to 8:20 – breakfast;
from 8:20 to 8:30 – free activity;
from 8:30 to 9:00 – classes with children in groups;
from 9:00 to 9:20 – preparation for a walk;
from 9:20 to 11:20 – a walk in the fresh air;
from 11:20 to 11:45 – return from a walk, free activities;
from 11:45 to 12:20 – lunch time;
from 12:20 to 12:45 – quiet games, preparation for daytime sleep;
from 12:45 to 15:00 – quiet time;
from 15:00 to 15:30 – rise, afternoon snack;
from 15:30 to 15:45 – free activity;
from 15:45 to 16:15 – classes with children in groups;
from 16:15 to 16:30 – preparation for an evening walk;
from 16:30 – a walk in the fresh air.

Daily routine on weekends and holidays

The home regime of the day of the kindergarten child should be a continuation of the regime of the children’s institution. It is very important that on weekends parents can organize the same daily routine as in the garden. There may be deviations from the usual kindergarten schedule for 30 minutes, but no more. We are talking about the main regime moments, such as getting up, daytime sleep, meal times. Walking on weekends is recommended longer, this is facilitated by the lack of training sessions. The kid should walk up, relax and sleep over the weekend in order to return to the garden with renewed vigor.

Most parents would agree that routine is a key factor in raising children, and the same rules should apply to timely bedtime.

Conclusion

For the correct formation of the personality, the preservation and strengthening of the health of the child, the conditions of his life, especially in the preschool period, are of particular importance. Children who adhere to the established daily routine appropriate to their age are distinguished by stronger immunity, greater discipline, they are more active and less conflicted, have balanced behavior and good appetite, which indicates excellent indicators of the health and proper development of the child.

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Kindergarten daily routine

To ensure that the child’s adaptation in kindergarten is quick and painless, parents should prepare their child some time before the start of visits to the preschool educational institution. A huge influence on how the child will feel in a new environment plays the daily routine. It is known that every kindergarten has a daily routine. Sleep, games, meals and kindergarten activities are held at strictly defined hours. Before sending the baby to kindergarten, parents should arrange the daily routine at home in such a way that the time for sleeping and eating falls on the same hours as in kindergarten. To do this, dads and moms need to know what the daily routine is in kindergarten.

Kindergarten’s work schedule is organized in such a way that children, depending on their age, have enough time for active games, activities and recreation. The mode for a child in kindergarten may be different, but each preschool educational institution adheres to the same general rules.

Approximate kindergarten schedule:

from 7:00 to 8:00 – admission of children to a group, free activities;
from 8:00 to 8:20 – breakfast;
from 8:20 to 8:30 – free activity;
from 8:30 to 9:00 – classes with children in groups;
from 9:00 to 9:20 – preparation for a walk;
from 9:20 to 11:20 – a walk in the fresh air;
from 11:20 to 11:45 – return from a walk, free activities;
from 11:45 to 12:20 – lunch time;
from 12:20 to 12:45 – quiet games, preparation for daytime sleep;
from 12:45 to 15:00 – quiet time;
from 15:00 to 15:30 – rise, afternoon snack;
from 15:30 to 15:45 – free activity;
from 15:45 to 16:15 – classes with children in groups;
from 16:15 to 16:30 – preparation for an evening walk;
from 16:30 – a walk in the fresh air.

The time of free activities in the daily routine in the kindergarten is provided for independent games. Also, children play with each other while walking outdoors. If the weather is bad outside, then instead of walking, the children spend time in a group. Summer mode in kindergarten is somewhat different from other periods – at this time, children go on excursions, visit theaters, the zoo and other interesting places.

Meal times are almost the same in all kindergartens. Some changes are found in a private kindergarten – in addition to breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, there is a second breakfast and dinner. The second breakfast, as a rule, consists of fruits, fortified foods and sweets. Children have dinner from 18:30 to 19:00.

Of great importance in the daily routine in kindergarten is not only the time of eating, but also the composition of the dishes. An approximate menu must necessarily include: dairy products, vegetables, fruits, meat and fish products, bread. Parents can ask in advance what the children are fed in a particular kindergarten.

During quiet time, all children rest. Even if the child does not want to sleep during the day, he just lies on the bed. As a rule, the time of daytime sleep is from 2 to 3 hours.

Kindergarten plays an important role in the full development of the child. The duration of classes, as a rule, does not exceed 30 minutes, so that the child does not have time to get tired. Basic activities in kindergarten:

music lessons;
classes for the development of speech;
physical education;
fine arts;
formation of primary mathematical skills.

All classes with children are held in groups depending on the age of the child. The time of classes in the senior and preparatory group is longer than in the younger and nursery.

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Currently, not all parents have the opportunity, and sometimes even the desire to send their child to a kindergarten. But this does not mean at all that it is not necessary to conduct classes aimed at preparing for school with a preschooler. What are these classes and how best to organize them, we will tell in this material.

Daily routine in kindergarten, routine in preschool

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The daily routine in kindergarten is organized in accordance with the norms of SanPiN. It is planned in such a way that the kids can alternate between active and calm activities and have enough time for a walk, for eating, and for a healthy sleep. Teachers advise parents and at home to adhere to at least approximately the daily routine that is established in the kindergarten.

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What is the importance of the regime in kindergarten for a child

One day in kindergarten, rough plan

Daily routine in kindergarten for younger and older children

In order for a child to grow up healthy and active, it is necessary to properly organize his activities throughout the day. In solving this problem, the mode of the day is very important. It is a specific system that helps to distribute the time of sleep and wakefulness, meals, hygiene procedures, activities, games and other activities of children.

The condition of the child, both physical and mental, depends entirely on compliance or non-compliance with the established regimen. Even small delays in sleep or eating can negatively affect the overall well-being of the baby.

At the same time, it provides a change in the activities of children and protects them from overwork. A child who gets used to the regime is tuned in advance to a new activity, as a result of which it is more fruitful and efficient. Children who follow the daily routine have a more stable psyche and are less prone to viral diseases.

When teachers plan the schedule of the day in kindergarten, they first of all take into account the fact that the activity and performance of the child during the day is different. Children are most active from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The minimum working capacity in children is approximately from two o’clock to four o’clock in the afternoon. Therefore, developmental activities are given to the first half of the day, given the fact that children at this time can be actively involved in developmental activities.

Child performance

highest

lowest

from 8:00 to 12:00

from 16:00 to 18:00

from 14:00 to 16:00

after 20:00

Preschool educational institutions practice full observance of the daily routine by children. However, parents can give some relief to their child on weekends, which cannot but affect his condition later. On Monday, it is quite difficult for such children, as they quickly get tired.

Throughout preschool childhood, the routine in kindergarten undergoes only minor changes. Slightly changes the duration of daytime sleep and walking time.

One day in kindergarten, approximate plan

Most preschool institutions work for twelve hours (from 7.00 to 19.00). The daily routine in the kindergarten is drawn up accordingly: starting at seven in the morning – receiving children, ending with their departure home at seven in the evening.

Morning. In the morning, the teacher receives children, conducts exercises with them and organized educational activities (classes). Children also have breakfast in the morning, and in their free time they can play or chat with other children.

Reception of children. The day begins with the fact that the teacher takes the children from their parents. It is important to create a positive emotional mood among the guys of the whole group. When a teacher receives a child, he is interested in the state of his health, and can also answer some questions from parents.

Morning exercise. In order to give children a boost of energy for the whole day, morning exercises are included in the kindergarten schedule, which involves a number of specific physical exercises. Daily exercises help to strengthen the musculoskeletal system of babies, make them more resilient and healthy. Charging can be carried out by both the educator himself and the physical education worker. Usually, morning exercises are performed to musical accompaniment in the gym for physical education classes (except for nursery and younger groups).

Breakfast. The day regimen in the preschool educational institution strictly regulates the time for children to eat, in particular, breakfast.

Classes (educational activities). The teacher conducts classes in a playful way so that the children learn the material better. The duration of the classes varies in different groups, taking into account the age of the children. On average, they last from 10 to 25 minutes.

The following types of classes are included in the daily routine of the kindergarten:

– cognitive development,

– mathematical development,

– speech development,

– introduction to fiction,

– productive activity (sculpting, designing, appliqué),

– activity,

– music,

– physical culture.

Day. Kindergarten’s daytime schedule includes a walk, lunch and naps.

The daytime walk for children is definitely included in the kindergarten schedule. It contributes to the improvement of children, hardening, the development of movements and their overall cognitive development. Usually in kindergarten, walks are carried out in any weather. The reason for its cancellation are strong gusts of wind, heavy rain, heavy snowfall and blizzard, severe frost, etc. In drizzling rain and not heavy snowfall, children walk on the verandas, which are specially provided for this. In different age groups, the walk lasts its own specific time.

After the walk, the children have lunch. In order to restore energy after cognitive and active activities, the child is offered to eat a full meal, which consists of a salad, first, second and third courses.

Preschool children simply need daytime sleep, so it must be included in the daily routine in kindergarten. The duration of sleep depends on the age of the children. Usually, daytime sleep lasts from one and a half to three hours.

Evening. Evening is the time after sleep and before the children go home. During these hours, the children have more time for independent play activities, and the teacher can carve out a few minutes for individual work with one or another child.

After the children wake up, they go to have an afternoon snack. This is a light snack that will help the child not feel hungry until dinner.

For older children (senior and preparatory groups), an extra walk is included in the kindergarten schedule after lunch.

Provided in the evening and educational activities. Classes are held in groups of junior and middle age. It can be modeling or drawing, music or physical education. In the evening, children are given more time for independent activities, role-playing or board games.

Around five o’clock in the evening, the children sit down to have dinner, and then they start to take them home.

The daily routine in the kindergarten for younger and older children

In the kindergarten has its differences for younger and older children. Teachers of younger groups pay more attention to the development of cultural and hygienic skills than directly to educational activities. The lessons themselves are shorter here, they last 10-15 minutes. The teacher conducts the lesson in subgroups. A walk for babies is shorter in duration, because a lot of time is spent on the process of dressing and undressing. Because of this, in the evening, a walk for small children is not carried out.

With the age of children, not only the complexity of the lesson increases, but also its duration. Therefore, there is less time for daytime sleep, and the walk, on the contrary, increases.

The organization of the daily routine in the kindergarten is important for children. Parents should know how the day in kindergarten is planned for the child, and try to adhere to this regimen at home.

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Daily routine of a child in a private kindergarten in Krasnodar

Approximate daily routine for children of the younger group (cold period)

7. 00 – 8.10	Morning reception, games, socializing
8.10 – 8.40	Morning exercises
8.40 – 9.00	Breakfast preparation, breakfast
9.00 – 10.00	Educational activities with a teacher, meetings with specialists
10.00 – 10.10	Second breakfast
10.15 – 11.50	Preparation for a walk, walk: observation, conversations, work on the site, outdoor games, independent activities. Return from a walk.
11.50 – 12.30	Preparing for dinner, lunch
12.35 – 15.10	Sleep preparation, naps
15.10 – 15.30	Gradual lifting, air, water procedures
15.30 – 15.45	Preparation for afternoon tea, afternoon tea
15.45 – 16.30	Games, socializing and self-interest activities
16. 30 – 16.50	Leisure activities
17.00 – 17.20	Self-employed
17.20 – 17.50	Preparing for dinner, dinner
17.50 – 20.00	Preparation for a walk, walk, taking children home

Approximate daily routine for children of the middle group (cold period)

7.00 – 8.30	Morning reception, games, communication, morning exercises
8.30 – 9.00	Breakfast preparation, breakfast
9.00 – 10.50	Educational activities with a teacher, meetings with specialists
9.50 – 10.00	Second breakfast
10.50 – 12.20	Preparation for a walk, walk: observation, conversations, work on the site, outdoor games, independent activities. Return from a walk.
12. 20 – 13.00	Preparing for dinner, lunch
13.00 – 15.00	Sleep preparation, naps
15.00 – 15.15	Gradual lifting, air, water procedures
15.20 – 15.30	Preparation for afternoon tea, afternoon tea
15.45 – 16.10	Leisure activities
16.20 – 16.45	Extracurricular activity
16.45 – 17.20	Self-interest activities, games, socializing
17.20 – 17.50	Preparing for dinner, dinner
17.50 – 20.00	Preparation for a walk, walk, taking children home

Approximate daily routine for older children (cold period)

7.00 – 8.20	Reception of children, independent activities, games, duty
8. 20 – 8.30	Morning exercises
8.30 – 8.50	Breakfast preparation, breakfast
8.50 – 9.00	Independent activity, preparation for educational activity
9.00 – 9.25; 9.35 – 10.00; 10.10 – 10.40; 10.45 – 11.10	Direct educational activity (GCD) – break 10 min.
11.10 – 12.25	Preparation for a walk, walk: observation, outdoor games, independent activity. Return from a walk.
12.25 – 13.10	Preparing for dinner, lunch
13.10 – 15.00	Sleep preparation, naps
15.00 – 15.20	Gradual lifting, air, water procedures
15.20 – 15.30	Preparation for afternoon tea, afternoon tea
15.30 – 16.00; 16.10 – 16.40	Direct educational activity (GCD) – productive, leisure – 1 time per week.
16.40 – 17.20	Self-interest activities, games, socializing
17.20 – 17.50	Preparing for dinner, dinner
17.50 – 20.00	Preparation for a walk, walk, taking children home

Approximate daily routine for children of the younger group (summer period)

7.00 – 8.30	Morning reception, games, communication, morning exercises
8.30 – 9.00	Breakfast preparation, breakfast
9.00 – 10.00	Educational activities with a tutor
10.00 – 10.15	Second breakfast
10.20 – 12.00	Preparation for a walk, walk: observation, conversations, work on the site, outdoor games, independent activities. Return from a walk.
12.10 – 12. 30	Preparing for dinner, lunch
13.00 – 15.30	Sleep preparation, naps
15.40 – 16.10	Preparation for afternoon tea, afternoon tea
16.10 – 16.30	Leisure activities
16.30 – 17.20	Preparing for a walk, walk, return from a walk
17.20 – 17.50	Preparing for dinner, dinner
17.50 – 20.00	Preparation for a walk, walk, taking children home

Approximate daily routine for children of the middle group (summer period)

7.00 – 8.30	Morning reception, games, communication, morning exercises
8.30 – 9.00	Preparing for breakfast, breakfast
9.00 – 10.50	Educational activities with a teacher, meetings with specialists
9. 50 – 10.00	Second breakfast
10.50 – 12.20	Preparation for a walk, walk: observation, conversations, work on the site, outdoor games, independent activities. Return from a walk.
12.20 – 13.00	Preparing for dinner, lunch
13.00 – 15.00	Sleep preparation, naps
15.00 – 15.15	Gradual lifting, air, water procedures
15.20 – 15.30	Preparation for afternoon tea, afternoon tea
15.45 – 16.10	Leisure activities
16.20 – 16.45	Extracurricular activity
16.45 – 17.20	Self-interest activities, games, socializing
17.20 – 17.50	Preparing for dinner, dinner
17.50 – 20.00	Preparation for a walk, walk, taking children home

Approximate daily routine for older children (summer period)

7. 00 – 8.00	Reception of children, independent activities, outdoor games
8.20 – 8.30	Morning exercise outdoors
8.30 – 8.35	Return from a walk, hygiene procedures, preparation for breakfast
8.35 – 8.50	Breakfast
8.50 – 9.00	Independent activities, games
9.00 – 12.25	Preparation for a walk, walk: observation, outdoor games, independent activity.
12.25 – 12.35	Return from a walk. Independent activity. Preparing for dinner
12.35 – 13.00	Lunch
13.00 – 15.10	Getting ready for bed, daytime sleep
15.10 – 15.25	Gradual rise, gymnastics after sleep
15.25 – 15.40	Preparation for afternoon tea, afternoon tea
15.40 – 17.10	Preparing for a walk, walk
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Resources for toddler sleep:

The daily routine of preschoolers in a preschool institution and at home

Daily routine in kindergarten

Requirements for the daily routine in the preschool educational institution according to SanPiN

Classes in kindergarten.

Walk

Sleep

Afternoon

Approximate regime in kindergarten

Daily routine on weekends and holidays

Conclusion