It’s important to keep your child on a routine while they are home from school or daycare. A school day offers children a set routine they can count on. Try this at home to bring the stability they are used to having.

 

SCHEDULE FOR 2-4 YRS OLD

9:00 – 10:00 am

  • Wake Up
  • Breakfast and Clean Up
    • Wash hands before and after eating
    • Bring dishes to sink, load dishes into dishwasher or help dry dishes
  • Brush Teeth and Wash Face
  • Get Dressed

10:00 – 11:00 am

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

  • Creative Play (See above links)
    • Make a batch of homemade playdough
    • Make a fort out of blankets and pillows
    • Make sock puppets
    • Play dress up

12:00 – 1:00 pm

  • Lunch and Clean Up
    • Wash hands before and after eating
    • Bring dishes to sink, load dishes into dishwasher or help dry dishes

1:00 – 2:30 pm

  • Quiet Play/Independent Play
    • Read a book
    • Do a puzzle
    • Build with Legos/blocks

2:30 – 4:30 pm

  • Outside Play
    • Go on a nature walk and collect leaves and rocks
    • Plant flowers together
    • Decorate driveway/sidewalk with chalk
    • Ride a bike/scooter

4:30 – 6:00 pm

  • Electronic Time
    • Play on iPad/tablet/computer
    • Watch TV/movie

6:00 – 7:00 pm

  • Dinner and Clean Up
    • Wash hands before and after eating
    • Bring dishes to sink, load dishes into dishwasher or help dry dishes

7:00 – 8:00 pm

  • Wash up for Bedtime
    • Bath/shower time
    • Put on pajamas
    • Brush teeth and wash face

8:00 – 9:00 pm

  • Bedtime Routines
    • Practice reading with your child or let them read a story to you
  • Sleep

 

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