The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos Routines and Experiences

Creative Curriculum: Routines and Experiences, Volume 2 Discusses the 5 routines and eight experiences that are essential to the development and learning of children from birth to age 3. Explains how to plan intentionally while maintaining the flexibility to respond to the changing interests and abilities of young children.

Let’s take a closer look at The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos Routines & Experiences Volume 2

Routines and Experiences Hellos and Good-Byes Diapering and Toileting Eating and Mealtimes Sleeping and Nap Time Getting Dressed While Supporting Development and Learning

Routines and Experiences Playing With Toys Imitating and Pretending Enjoying Stories and Books Connecting With Music and Movement Creating With Art Tasting and Preparing Food Exploring Sand and Water Going Outdoors While Supporting Development and Learning

Let’s Look at Routines

Routines: Chapter 6~ Hellos and Goodbyes Helps teachers create an environment for Hellos and Good-Byes by reviewing caring and teaching techniques for: Supporting Children and Families During Hellos and Good-Byes Supporting Children Emotionally Throughout the Day Responding to What Children Need

Routines: Chapter 7~ Diapering and Toileting Helps teachers create an environment for Diapering and Toileting by reviewing caring and teaching techniques which include: Keeping Children Safe and Healthy Responding to What Children Need Working in Partnership With Families

Routines: Chapter 8~ Eating and Mealtimes Helps teachers create an environment for Eating and Mealtimes by reviewing caring and teaching techniques for: Keeping Children Safe and Healthy Responding to What Children Need Working in Partnership With Families

Routines: Chapter 9~ Sleeping and Nap Time Helps teachers create an environment for Sleeping and Nap Time by reviewing caring and teaching techniques in the areas of: Responding to What Children Need Working in Partnership With Families

Routines: Chapter 10~ Getting Dressed Helps teachers create an environment for Getting Dressed by reviewing caring and teaching techniques for: Responding to What Children Need Working in Partnership With Families

Routines Summary “Daily routines are one of the most important ways to put research and theory into practice. Daily routines ensure you meet the basic needs of children and enables you to help children build trust and autonomy. By responding consistently to children, you help children secure attachments with the important people in their lives.”

Let’s Look at Experiences

Experiences: Chapter 11~ Playing With Toys Reviews different aspects in the area of Playing With Toys including: Selecting Materials for Different Ages Including All Children Setting Up and Displaying Materials

Experiences: Chapter 12~ Imitating and Pretending Looks at how teachers prepare classrooms which encourage children to Imitate and Pretend by covering: Selecting Materials for Different Ages Setting Up and Displaying Materials

Experiences: Chapter 13~ Enjoying Stories and Books Examines the process of providing developmentally appropriate materials so children can Enjoy Stories and Books which includes: Selecting Books for Different Ages Setting Up and Displaying Materials Including All Children Responding to and Planning for Each Child

Experiences: Chapter 14~ Connecting With Music and Movement Covers different aspects of Connecting With Music and Movement by reviewing: Selecting and Displaying Materials Responding to and Planning for Each Child

Experiences: Chapter 15~ Creating With Art Looks at how children Create With Art including: Selecting and Displaying Materials Responding to and Planning for Each Child

Experiences: Chapter 16~ Tasting and Preparing Food Provides information to enhance children’s experience of Tasting and Preparing Food including: Selecting Materials for Different Ages Selecting and Displaying Materials Keeping Children Safe and Healthy Responding to and Planning for Each Child

Experiences: Chapter 17~ Exploring Sand and Water Looks at how teachers prepare classrooms which encourage children to Explore Sand and Water including: Selecting Materials for Different Ages Setting Up and Displaying Materials Responding to and Planning for Each Child

Experiences: Chapter 18~ Going Outdoors Reviews all the aspects of Going Outdoors, including: Keeping Children Safe and Healthy Outdoor Structures Selecting Materials and Experiences for Different Ages Including All Children Responding to and Planning for Each Child

Experiences Summary “Children whose basic needs have been met consistently and who have secure attachments are eager to experience the world. The chapters in Part B of Routines and Experiences describe how each type of experience supports children’s development and learning.”

Scavenger Hunt! Use The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos Volume 2, Routines and Experiences to answer the following questions. Use the included handout to record your answers.

Scavenger Hunt!  How often is it recommended that caregivers stop to burp a young infant? What are the four suggestions the book offers parents to help teachers with the routine of Getting Dressed?

Scavenger Hunt! List some examples in which children develop social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills when they imitate and pretend. List at least 3 storage ideas the book suggests for art materials.

Scavenger Hunt! List the 5 ways in which the book recommends teachers include mobile infants in the experience of going outdoors.

Congratulations!!! You have successfully completed training for Creative Curriculum Volume 2, Routines and Experiences Please complete the Volume 2 Scavenger Hunt form then return both Scavenger Hunt forms (Volumes 1 and 2) to your Education Specialist for a two hour training certificate.