Schedule for Toddlers - 13

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.

7-8                Breakfast, practicing letters and morning review of the day.

8-9                Morning Task Sheet, get ready basically tidy up and morning chores. (PRINTABLE)

9-10              Free Play w/Mom - No chore time slot...you will be amazed how much your kids will love this!

10-11            Quiet Activities

11-11:30        Clean Up

11:30-12        Lunch

12-12:30       TV/Show

12:30-3:00    Nap/Rest Time 

3-3:30           Snack

3:30-4:00      Read Books

4:00-5:00      Shake Sillies Out

5:00-5:30      Wash Up and Set the Table, Quick Pick Up

5:30-6:15      Dinner

6: 15 - 8pm   Daddy Check List (PRINTABLE)

(If you want a printable please leave a comment with your email!)

Reader Question: When do you do TBB and Do your kids really dance for an hour on "shake your sillies out"

I only do TBB 3x a week.  I try to do it when it fits in.  So if it is a quiet activity we do it then, if it is a crazy silly game we do it then.  I sometimes do it during our morning free play. What I do is make a list of activities I want to do and then if the day needs it, like if we just can be friendly to each other during free play, then I will pull out one activity.  It usually calms them down and focuses them. I love redirection. :)

My kids take turns during their crazy dance time. When it becomes warmer out we will use that time for outside backyard time, or riding bike time or some sort of physical activity.  They need it and I need it(the break) to prep dinner.  Other things might include pulling out the balls and let them play with that.  I find if I hold on to things and pull them out from time to time they get better use of them. They appreciate it more.  For instance we don't keep certain toys out just for days when we need to focus their attentions.  Hey look Mom is getting out the Mega Blox! Yes!

The same goes for outside toys.  I have also worked out an awesome toy rotation for the toy room and in the summer we bare bones the toy room because I would rather them be outside and having fun in the water or grass.

More on the rotation and toy check out later! 

Hope that Helps! :)