Post by Laura Hull on Apr 4, 2017 18:32:31 GMT -8
Yes, it is necessary to have a daily schedule and routine for the children in your care. Children leave their homes and caregivers to come to you. This makes many of them anxious. Even very young children (those under age two) learn, talk about, and rely on a set progression of events in order to feel prepared for what comes next, make it through transition times and shift changes, and learn to be patient for the arrival of their beloved caregivers. Young children will say things such as "grandpa will pick me up after nap! I'm going to have a good nap," or "WE get to eat lunch after potty time, right?" This indicates that they derive a sense of security from their schedule.