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.