Planning Time
Name one way a child can show their plan without using words.
By pointing, using props, or drawing.
What is the adult’s main role during work time?
Join in and support the child’s ideas without taking over.
What is the main purpose of recall time?
To remember and talk about what children did.
What important skill does planning help children practice?
Develops executive functioning: memory, focus, flexibility, decision-making
What should educators observe during work time?
How children follow through on their plans and support problem-solve.
Name one way to help a child remember their work time.
Show a photo or an object they used.
What is a “Plan Parking Lot” used for?
Where unfinished ideas can be revisited
What does SOUL stand for?
Silent, Observe, Understand, Listen.
How can we support children who don’t want to talk during recall?
Let them use photos, drawings, or gestures.