Session 1
1. Session 1
Session 1: Nurturing Through Physical Routines
Introduction
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routine: an event that occurs every day at about the same time
Routines provide a safe, stable, and consistent framework for the day. Physical routines are those regularly reoccurring times organized to meet children’s physical needs. They include the activities of eating, resting or sleeping, diapering, and toileting.
This session will look at the physical routines that are part of the child’s day in a child care setting. Caregivers will provide opportunities to build a child’s trust, independence, and initiative during daily routines as a way to promote self-esteem.
The session also highlights the importance of smooth and effective transitions between various parts of the child’s day.