The document discusses elements of an effective daily routine and transitions for preschoolers. It identifies components of half-day and full-day sample routines, including greeting time, planning time, work time, cleanup time, recall time, snack time, small-group time, large-group time and outside time. It emphasizes the importance of consistency, visual schedules, warning signals and fun ways to transition between activities. Effective routines and transitions help children learn skills in math, science, language and other domains.

1. A Preschool Daily Routine &Effective Transitions By: WasheaSpence-Jackson

2. Objectives Identify the elements of the daily routine. Plan for effective transitions that are an integral part of the day.

3. Daily Routine Greeting TimePlanning TimeWork TimeCleanup TimeRecall TimeSnack TimeSmall-Group TimeLarge-Group TimeOutside Time

4. Sample Daily RoutinesHalf-Day Program 8:30 – 8:45 Greeting time 8:45 – 9:00 Planning time 9:00 – 9:50 Work time 9:50 – 10:00 Cleanup time 10:00 – 10:15 Recall time 10:15 – 10:30 Snack time 10:30 – 10:45 Large-group time 10:45 – 11:00 Small-group time 11:00 – 11:30 Outside time 11:30 – 12:00 Team planning

5. Full-Day Program 6:30 – 8:30 Arrival/Breakfast/Group Time 8:30 – 8:40 Cleanup time 8:40 – 9:00 Large-group time 9:00 – 9:15 Planning time 9:15 – 10:00 Work time 10:00 – 10:10 Cleanup time 10:10 – 10:20 Recall time 10:20 – 10:40 Small-group time 10:40 – 11:30 Outside time 11:30 – 11:45 Bathroom/Wash hands/Prepare for lunch 11:45 – 12:30 Lunch/Brush teeth 12:30 – 1:00 Quiet activities/Prepare for naps 1:00 – 2:30 Nap time & team planning 2:30 – 3:00 Wake/Bathroom/Snack 3:00 – 4:00 Plan-do-review time 4:00 – 5:30 Outside time

6. Daily Routine Charts A daily routine chart is a concrete way of helping children learn the classroom schedule. A daily routine chart lists the time periods of the day in sequence. Next to the name of each time period is a photo, picture, or drawing that illustrates that segment of the routine. Daily routine charts helps children recognize the transitions and distinctive activity periods that make up the routine.

7. Transitions? Plan and maintain a consistent daily routine. Post a daily routine chart. Give warning signals as needed. Plan fun ways to move from one space or activity to another. Understand and plan for various kinds of transitions.

8. Turn-Taking Strategies and Activities Avoid number limits in play areas Activities Clothespin list Song book Turn-taking cards Sign –up list

9. What do children learn from a daily routine and effective transitions? Math Science Creative Representation Language and Literacy Initiative and Social Relations Movement Music Number Space Time

10. Thank You for WatchingA Preschool Daily Routine & Effective TransitionsbyWasheaJackson

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