I am just starting out.
These are the ages of my dck right now...
21 months, 15 months, and 3 - 3 year olds.
I bought a Christian curriculum and we take a few ideas from it but basically our day consists of....
Outdoor play
Some resemblance of center time (blocks - different sizes, books, home living - play kitchen, dramatic play - dress up and instruments, manipulatives - puzzles, lacing and magnetic bulletin board with letters/animals).
We are a big arts/crafts house too. At least one messy art a day (shaving cream, finger painting. etc.) and then constant access at welcome time, after snacks/meals, and before pick up to coloring/drawing supplies, stamps, etc.
We also cook at least once a week (mini pizzas, cookies, muffins, etc.).
I read outloud to the group a couple of times a day and if they are in a sitting mood I'll read more than usual and really use that time as a learning opportunity to point out items, colors, count, etc.
It's just that we have one small playroom and one huge one on our second foor and that is where all the "center" toys are and then when we are downstairs it's meals, arts/crafts and outdoor play. I just don't feel my center time has any structure and is just free play. But hey are playing and learning and I will present certain items/toys to them to try out.
Any advice, ideas??
These are the ages of my dck right now...
21 months, 15 months, and 3 - 3 year olds.
I bought a Christian curriculum and we take a few ideas from it but basically our day consists of....
Outdoor play
Some resemblance of center time (blocks - different sizes, books, home living - play kitchen, dramatic play - dress up and instruments, manipulatives - puzzles, lacing and magnetic bulletin board with letters/animals).
We are a big arts/crafts house too. At least one messy art a day (shaving cream, finger painting. etc.) and then constant access at welcome time, after snacks/meals, and before pick up to coloring/drawing supplies, stamps, etc.
We also cook at least once a week (mini pizzas, cookies, muffins, etc.).
I read outloud to the group a couple of times a day and if they are in a sitting mood I'll read more than usual and really use that time as a learning opportunity to point out items, colors, count, etc.
It's just that we have one small playroom and one huge one on our second foor and that is where all the "center" toys are and then when we are downstairs it's meals, arts/crafts and outdoor play. I just don't feel my center time has any structure and is just free play. But hey are playing and learning and I will present certain items/toys to them to try out.
Any advice, ideas??
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