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Infant Schedule Example
*Please note, this is an example and can be modified and individualized for your child and situation. This is meant as a starting point.
8:30am-9am - Morning
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Wash hands
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​Young children's work is to explore and learn through play.
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Provide two-three activities for children to explore in this time.
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Try to choose activities that focus on different Domains of Development in order to foster well rounded learning experiences. See the "Activities" tab for activity ideas across domains.
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Activities for Infants from zerotothree.org
9am-9:30am Morning Snack
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Wash Hands before snack
After Morning Snack: Checking/Changing Diapers/ Wash Hands
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"How to Support Your Baby’s Developmental Growth During Routine Diaper Changes!" (nurturednoggins.com)
10am-11am - Outside time
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Outside play when possible.
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Putting on jackets, shoes, etc.
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When outside play is not possible provide opportunities for children to use their large "gross" motor skills (i.e.- jumping, dancing, yoga)
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Outdoor Activities for Infants from zerotothree.org
11am-12pm - Morning Exploration & Play
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Young children's work is to explore and learn through play.
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Provide 3-4 activities for children to explore in this time
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think about adding something to extend exploration of earlier activity(ies)
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Try to choose activities that focus on different Domains of Development in order to foster well rounded learning experiences. See the "Activities" tab for activity ideas across domains.
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Activities for Infants from zerotothree.org
12:pm-1pm Lunch Time
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Wash hands first
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Disscussion provoked by meal
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"Mealtime Conversations: Vocalizing and Listening"(Center for Early Literacy Learning )
1pm-3pm - Nap Time
After Nap: Checking/Changing Diapers/ Wash Hands
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"How to Support Your Baby’s Developmental Growth During Routine Diaper Changes!" (nurturednoggins.com)
3pm-3:30pm Afternoon Snack
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Wash Hands before snack
3:30-4:15pm - Outside time
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Outside play when possible.
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Putting on jackets, shoes, etc.
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When outside play is not possible provide opportunities for children to use their large "gross" motor skills (i.e.- jumping, dancing, yoga)
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Outdoor Activities for Infants from zerotothree.org
4:15-5pm- Afternoon Exploration & Play
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Young children's work is to explore and learn through play.
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Set up 2-3 activities for children to explore in this time. ​​
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Try to choose activities that focus on different Domains of Development in order to foster well rounded learning experiences. See the "Activities" tab for activity ideas across domains.
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Activities for Infants from zerotothree.org
A special thanks to infant schedule advisors:
Mireya Castillo, Infant Lead Teacher
Jason Roy, Infant Teacher
Karina Arroyo, Infant Teacher
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