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 TransitionsBy: WasheaSpence-Jackson

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

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

4. Sample Daily RoutinesHalf-Day Program8:30 – 8:45 Greeting time8:45 – 9:00 Planning time9:00 – 9:50 Work time9:50 – 10:00 Cleanup time10:00 – 10:15 Recall time10:15 – 10:30 Snack time10:30 – 10:45 Large-group time10:45 – 11:00 Small-group time11:00 – 11:30 Outside time11:30 – 12:00 Team planning

5. Full-Day Program6:30 – 8:30 Arrival/Breakfast/Group Time8:30 – 8:40 Cleanup time8:40 – 9:00 Large-group time9:00 – 9:15 Planning time9:15 – 10:00 Work time10:00 – 10:10 Cleanup time10:10 – 10:20 Recall time10:20 – 10:40 Small-group time10:40 – 11:30 Outside time11:30 – 11:45 Bathroom/Wash hands/Prepare for lunch11:45 – 12:30 Lunch/Brush teeth12:30 – 1:00 Quiet activities/Prepare for naps1:00 – 2:30 Nap time & team planning2:30 – 3:00 Wake/Bathroom/Snack3:00 – 4:00 Plan-do-review time4:00 – 5:30 Outside time

6. Daily Routine ChartsA 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 ActivitiesAvoid number limits in play areasActivitiesClothespin listSong bookTurn-taking cardsSign –up list

9. What do children learn from a daily routine and effective transitions?MathScienceCreative RepresentationLanguage and LiteracyInitiative and Social RelationsMovementMusicNumberSpaceTime

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

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