Session 1

Session 1: Nurturing Through Physical Routines

 

Learning Activity 2: Observing Routines

 

In this learning activity you will have an opportunity to learn about routines by observing in the child care centre.

 

Note: If you are not usually at the child care centre during arrival or departure, make arrangements so you will be able to go during these times. This activity may require that you go to the child care centre at a different time of day than usual or on a different day of the week.

 

 

Directions

 

Step 1: While observing one or more child care provider’s interactions with children, parents and/or guardians, and family members in the child care centre, complete Learning Activity 2: Observing Routines.

 

Step 2: Choose one of these routines to focus on: arriving or departing, nap time, meal or snack time, or toileting.

• In the first column, respond to the question: How were transitions to the routine supported?
  
  
• In the second column, respond to the question: What practices were included in the routine?
  
  
• In the third column, respond to the question: What changes, if any, were made to the environment?
  
  
• In the fourth column, respond to the question: Other than attending to the children’s basic needs, what other responsibilities did the child care provider(s) have during this time?
  
  
• In the fifth column, respond to the question: How did routine promote children’s development in a safe and nurturing way?

Step 3: Discuss your observations with a child care provider. Are there any alternative strategies that could be incorporated into the routine to have the strongest impact for the child? Add discussion items to the table.

 

Step 4: Save your completed learning activity in your course folder.

 

Checking In

 

Update your Course Completion Checklist. Discuss your progress with your teacher.

 

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