Presented by: Kerry Crawford High Scope Curriculum Daily Routines Presented by: Kerry Crawford

Daily routines provide a balanced variety of experiences Daily routines provide a balanced variety of experiences. “Children engage in both individual and social play, participate in small and large groups, assist with cleanup, socialize during meals, develop self-care skills, and exercise their small and large muscles” (pg. 13-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)

Routines serve purposes in our lives Routines serve purposes in our lives. It allows us to be organized and efficient. “When we follow a routine we feel a sense of control and are less likely to forget things or make careless errors.” (pg. 55-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)

“Children need routines for the same reasons adults do, especially since so many of the events in their daily lives are beyond their control” (pg. 55-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)

“When children can predict the order and content of the day’s events, they feel both reassured and empowered.” (pg. 55-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)

Schedules and routines require careful planning and must take into account the full range of our physical, intellectual, personal, and interpersonal needs. (pg. 55-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)

Our classroom schedules should be the same each day Our classroom schedules should be the same each day. Which is what makes it “routine”. (pg. 56-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)

A predictable sequence of events, with room to make choices within that routine, offers benefits to children and adults in High Scope programs. (pg. 57-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)

(pg. 60-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool) Benefits of a routine Creates a sense of security and control Children know what to expect each day and predictability provides comfort Supports initiative lets children know they have choices Provides a social community creates a bond between individuals, shares the sense of adventure and togetherness Provides a framework for adults to observe and plan helps adults understand and meet children’s needs (pg. 60-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)

High Scope Preschool Daily Routine Components Greeting time (variable) Planning time (10-15 minutes) Work time (45-60 minutes) Cleanup time (10 minutes) Recall time (10-15 minutes) Large group time (10-15 minutes) Small group time (15-20 minutes) Outside time (30-40 minutes) Transition time, including arrival and departure (variable) Eating and resting times (variable) (pg. 56-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)

“Programs must acknowledge children’s individuality and desire to engage in activities that are personally meaningful to them” (pg. 170-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)

So remember, if we are going to effectively encourage our children to become engaged in their learning we must…..

(pg. 170-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool) Establish a consistent daily routine with clear expectations children know what to expect and how they fit in Make active learning part of group routines build on their interests and acknowledge their developmental abilities Understand and support if, when, and how children choose to participate in group routines. accept each child’s way of participating as a valid expression of his or her individuality within the shared routines of the group. (pg. 170-Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool)