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Tiny Time Management


 Introduces the concept of routines and time through play.

 Description : Using fun visual schedules and interactive activities, toddlers begin to understand daily routines and the basic concept of time management in a playful setting.

Category : Health & Wellness
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Discovering Daily Routines

Section 1: Understanding Time
- Lesson 1: What is Time?
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduce the idea of time using simple pictures and words.
- Lesson 2: Telling Time with Fun Clocks
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Explore brightly colored clocks with big numbers in a playful way.

Section 2: Morning Magic
- Lesson 1: Waking Up with Giggles
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Show a fun wake-up routine with a short song and gentle movements.
- Lesson 2: Breakfast Time Brightness
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduce a healthy breakfast routine using clear picture cues.

Section 3: Play and Learning
- Lesson 1: Fun Playtime Start
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Engage in a simple play activity that marks the beginning of daily fun.
- Lesson 2: Learning with Songs
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Use a catchy song to highlight different parts of a day.

Section 4: Midday Moments
- Lesson 1: Lunchtime Routine
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identify the lunchtime period with a visual cue on the schedule.
- Lesson 2: Quiet and Calm Time
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduce a pause for calmness after lunch, using soft music and imagery.

Section 5: Wind-Down to Bedtime
- Lesson 1: Evening Routine
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Show a series of pictures that signal the beginning of winding down.
- Lesson 2: Getting Ready for Sleep
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Follow a visual guide for bedtime preparations like brushing teeth and putting on pajamas.

Module 2: Making a Visual Schedule

Section 1: Introduction to Visual Tools
- Lesson 1: What is a Visual Schedule?
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Explain the concept of a schedule using fun pictures and simple language.
- Lesson 2: Why Pictures Help Us
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discuss how pictures make it easier to know what comes next in the day.

Section 2: Creating Picture Cards
- Lesson 1: Simple Picture Drawing
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Encourage kids to draw basic symbols representing daily activities.
- Lesson 2: Matching Pictures with Activities
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Practice matching drawn pictures with the corresponding part of the day.

Section 3: Arranging Daily Activities
- Lesson 1: Sorting Activities in Order
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Guide children in putting picture cards in a logical sequence.
- Lesson 2: Using a Simple Schedule Board
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduce a board where picture cards are placed to show routine order.

Section 4: Matching Times to Activities
- Lesson 1: Day Parts and Their Pictures
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Associate different times of day (morning, noon, night) with specific pictures.
- Lesson 2: Sequencing with Visual Aids
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice ordering activities using visual aids and simple prompts.

Section 5: Fun with Colors and Symbols
- Lesson 1: Using Colors to Organize
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduce color coding to help organize different parts of the day.
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Symbols Easily
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Focus on recognizing and matching symbols to daily routines.

Module 3: Interactive Time Management Activities

Section 1: Singing and Rhymes
- Lesson 1: Time Management Songs
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Teach a simple, catchy song about following daily routines.
- Lesson 2: Rhymes about the Day
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recite fun rhymes that spotlight morning, noon, and night.

Section 2: Storytime Routines
- Lesson 1: Story of a Busy Day
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Read a story that follows a character through a simple daily routine.
- Lesson 2: Role Playing Story Characters
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Have children act out parts of the story to reinforce the routine steps.

Section 3: Interactive Play
- Lesson 1: Follow the Picture Path
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Create a path on the floor using pictures where children follow along.
- Lesson 2: Match the Activity Game
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Play a game matching activity cards to the right time of day.

Section 4: Movement and Time
- Lesson 1: Dance to the Clock
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Incorporate a dance that mimics the ticking of a clock.
- Lesson 2: Freeze Dance Routine
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice a freeze dance where children stop moving when signaled, teaching timing.

Section 5: Building Routine Blocks
- Lesson 1: Arrange Blocks by Time
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Use building blocks with pictures to construct a daily routine.
- Lesson 2: Story Block Sequencing
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sequence blocks to tell a simple story of the day.

Module 4: Growing Healthy Habits Through Routines

Section 1: Eating Well
- Lesson 1: Identifying Healthy Foods
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn to recognize images of fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods.
- Lesson 2: Healthy Meals on the Schedule
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Place food pictures into the daily schedule to show meal times.

Section 2: Hygiene and Self Care
- Lesson 1: Washing Hands Routine
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Follow a visual guide for proper hand washing.
- Lesson 2: Brushing Teeth Time
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Use fun charts and pictures to outline the steps of brushing teeth.

Section 3: Physical Activity
- Lesson 1: Simple Stretch Exercises
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Demonstrate easy stretching exercises as part of a healthy routine.
- Lesson 2: Movement and Play
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Connect playtime with physical activity on the visual schedule.

Section 4: Rest and Relaxation
- Lesson 1: Quiet Time Practices
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduce calm breathing and quiet time using gentle imagery.
- Lesson 2: Nap Time Routine
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Use simple visuals to explain the importance of a nap in the daily routine.

Section 5: Emotional Well-Being
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Feelings
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Identify basic emotions with picture cards connected to routine times.
- Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions with Art
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Create art projects that allow children to show their feelings about different parts of the day.

Module 5: Review and Practice of Time Management

Section 1: Recap of the Day
- Lesson 1: Reviewing Daily Routines
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Go through the entire day's routine using the visual schedule.
- Lesson 2: Highlighting Favorite Parts
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discuss favorite activities from the schedule using pictures.

Section 2: Interactive Schedule Practice
- Lesson 1: Creating a Mini Schedule
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Let children arrange a small set of picture cards to build their own routine.
- Lesson 2: Group Activity: Build the Day
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Work in small groups to sequence and display a shared daily schedule.

Section 3: Hands-on Routines
- Lesson 1: Physical Activity Sequence
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Arrange picture prompts for movement activities in correct order.
- Lesson 2: Art and Craft Time
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Craft visual reminders for each activity on the schedule.

Section 4: Fun Assessments
- Lesson 1: Simple Quiz with Pictures
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Use picture cards to quiz children on the order of daily routines.
- Lesson 2: Interactive Story Quiz
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Ask simple questions after a routine-based story to reinforce learning.

Section 5: Celebration of Time Management
- Lesson 1: Show and Tell of Schedules
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Have each child share their visual schedule with the class.
- Lesson 2: Certificate and Celebration
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Hold a fun certificate ceremony celebrating the completion of the time management course.