If you have tried anything on this site please leave a comment and let me know.

The more I hear from you the better! I love hearing how these activities are working in your home/daycare or nursery!
I get lots of emails about what you are doing, just leave a comment so everyone can read it too!


Monday, January 10, 2011

Schedule for Toddlers - 2


On Mondays I am going to have tips on what has worked for me with my many kids.  I have received emails about my daily schedule and so I am going to go in order every Monday.  Please comment with anything that you do or don't do or if this has helped you so we all can benefit from everyone's experiences.


-AFTER BREAKFAST-
V -  We clean up and head to the bedrooms to get dressed. 8-9 usually lounge time.

I usually have my kids pick out their clothes the night before. This saves so much time and stress in the morning.


They have a checklist if you want ours I will email it to you.
Its laminated and on the bathroom cabinet so its ready for checking everyday.
This is when they are responsible for 1/2 of their chores and getting themselves ready for the day.
I feel like it is important for them to take pride in themselves and accomplishing daily goals such as chores and hygienic tasks such as brushing their teeth.
We have done this for a while now and it works because everyone is in charge of their own list.
For instance, my stubborn 3 year old decided she wasn't going to brush her hair or have it done one day and she was complaining all day that her hair was in her face.  I referred back to our morning checklist and how it was her choice not to do it and she has never skipped a task since.
We do allowance with the older ones and I will hit that on another monday.


Let me know what you think?  Is this something you would use in your house?
Is there something you would add?


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28 comments:

  1. KatieJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Hi, I was just wondering if your kids ever get the dry erase markers on themselves/or the house. I like the idea of having my 2 1/2 year old practice writing/or do a chore check list but I don't think I trust him with a marker on his own. Any advice?

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  2. Itty_Bitty_WittesJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Good Question! I have them check it off and then make them put the marker in the cup. That way they aren't running through the house with markers!

    Hope that helps!

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  3. MelissaJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Let's see that checklist! Sounds like a great way to begin instilling responsibility. mekwolfe@yahoo.com Thanks.

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  4. JamiJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Can you email me your checklist, too? My kids could use some structure in the morning... I love how they're responsible for themselves - I try to stress that, but they both fight me on it. I think if it was written down like you have it, they'd feel more in control yet I'd get the satisfaction of knowing my daughter won't be going to school looking like a homeless child. :)

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  5. **the muirs**January 10, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Could you also email me that checklist? I love the idea!

    cherylless@hotmail.com

    Thanks! :)

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  6. Itty_Bitty_WittesJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I sent them to all 12 of you! Enjoy!

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  7. koriJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    can you please send me the checklist.

    korijean@gmail.com

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  8. Mike and AshleyJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Hi! I love the check lists! My son actually has ADHD and he really needs something to give him structure in the mornings and night time. We actually have a "visual schedule" that we use where I've taken a clip board and pasted velcro on it and cut out little clipart pictures (laminated)of the jobs he has to do. I set it up each morning and night and when he does that particular job, he gets to take the job off. Sometimes we make it into a game with adding a timer if he needs a little more motivation getting his jobs done in a timely manner. It works pretty well. Just another suggestion!

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  9. Amber D.January 13, 2011 at 9:23 PM

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  10. smiliesarJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I would love a copy. Thanks!
    sarahlewis97030 at yahoo dot com

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  11. A. Cobb FamilyJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I just love you Val! can i get your checklist please? oh and your potty chart you told me about a while ago. :-)

    cobbley79@gmail.com

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  12. EliseJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I would also love a copy! What a great blog this is--I'm so glad I stumbled upon it!

    roberts.elise@gmail.com

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  13. familyof4January 23, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    This is great! Can you email it to me? KaraLWood@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Just came accross your blog, I would love to have your checklist.

    thank you,
    bella_sparkle@me.com

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  15. JessicaMarch 11, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I just stumbled across your blog and was reading some of your older posts. If possible, Id love a checklist like that.

    spitupchronicles@gmail.com

    Thanks!!

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  16. JennyMarch 15, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I recently found your blog and I love it! Would you mind emailing me your checklist?

    My email is jenny.hoesli@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

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  17. Angee @ October MorningMarch 25, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I'm a new follower and would love a copy of your checklist. Thanks mamarockwell@hotmail.com

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  18. Becka BabeJuly 30, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I would LOVE a copy of your checklist, especially to get into the habit of before the new school year starts. Thanks! :)
    tsstarkfamily@gmail.com

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  19. Carolyn S.January 5, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    I would absolutely LOVE this list also. When you have a quick second, would you mind sending? Thank you for this post!

    mspeedey@gmail.com

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  20. The NicolaysensJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I'm glad I tracked this post down! I would really like that morning task sheet if you still have it. I am trying to get my toddler in a good morning routine and this would be perfect! Thanks.

    shantaenico@gmail.com

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  21. The NicolaysensJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I'm glad I tracked this post down! I would really like that morning task sheet if you still have it. I am trying to get my toddler in a good morning routine and this would be perfect! Thanks.

    shantaenico@gmail.com

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  22. ShellyMarch 16, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I'd also like a copy of the task sheet. shelly.tufts@gmail.com

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  23. ShellyMarch 16, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    I'd also like a copy of the task sheet. shelly.tufts@gmail.com

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  24. mkrebekJuly 12, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    would you please send me a copy of your checklist? roxygirl1171@yahoo.com thank you!

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  25. AshleyDecember 10, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I would love a copy also! ayoder03@gmail.com

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    I would like a copy!!! Lluther@emich.edu

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  27. As Told by AdrienneJanuary 13, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    i would love a copy of your list.. woodall.adrienne@gmail.com

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  28. Casa di JaneseFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    This is awesome!! I'd love a copy. lkjanese@yahoo.com
    Thanks

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