Schedule Considerations
What is a plan for how time will be used in an early childhood program?
A schedule.
What are 2 reasons mentioned in the text that early educators plan schedules?
So the children's day can be interesting and engaging. Also to be careful not to overstimulate or overwhelm children.
What is a regular, expected procedure that is followed to accomplish something?
A routine.
What do clearly stated routines help children understand?
What is expected of them.
What is a short activity or procedure used to guide children smoothly from one activity, routine, or event to another.
Transition.
How a schedule is arranged is determined by what factor?
The main goals of a program.
What 4 areas of growth should staff plan activities to nuture?
Intellectual, physical, social, and emotional.
Who should greet children and parents warmly when they arrive?
Teachers.
What might children with special needs need in their routines?
Flexibility.
Asking children to move like gorillas, rabbits, frogs, or robots as they go to wash their hands is an example of what?
A transition technique.
Toddlers and preschoolers often need more assistance with what kind of skills?
Self-help skills.
What are 3 examples of quieter play options?
Playing board games, completing puzzles, looking at or reading picture books, and playing alphabet and letter games.
Teachers should pay attention to the appearance of children as they enter the classroom to spot what?
Early signs of illness, such as watery eyes or runny noses.
What is an example of self-help skills?
Hand washing, putting on shoes, brushing teeth, dressing for outdoor play...
What is a container filled with pieces of paper that show pictures of activities?
Job jar.
The larger the group of children an early educator has to supervise, the more time they will need for what?
Each activity in the schedule.
When children receive friendly, individual attention from adult, what are formed?
Attachment and respectful relationships.
Name 3 things teachers can do to help children ease into sleep.
Lower lights, read a story, distribute stuffed toys, play soft music, hang mobiles, offer back rubs.
As children adapt to routines, they gain _______________ and become more independent and organized.
Confidence.
What can allow children to organize learning center supplies, to put away toys and games, and to store personal belongings?
Child-friendly storage equipment.
What are 2 differences between older and younger preschoolers, or toddlers, that would affect the length of time needed for activities?
Longer attentions spans and need for shorter rest periods.
To help keep children focused and engaged, early childhood educators should organize groups with what?
Similar developmental levels or related interests.
Early educators can facilitate smooth departures by doing what 2 things?
Keeping an eye on the schedule and ending activities prior to a family member's arrival.
How can teachers encourage the self-help skill of a child blowing their own nose?
Help them learn the location of the tissues, assist them with nose blowing, and teach them to wash their hands after blowing.
When do transitions take place?
Throughout the day, particularly when children move between learning activities and daily routines.