Routines: A Tool for Development
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Routine: A Tool for Development Quiz
1.
What is one benefit of having routines designed from a developmental perspective?
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More rigid scheduling
Having less flow and more waiting around
Less boredom and fewer poor behavioural choices
Reducing opportunities for children to play
2.
According to the lesson, which times of day tend to really need to be fixed in a routine?
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All transitional moments (e.g. free play to group time)
Meal times and nap times
Story time and indoor play
Outdoor and indoor shifts
3.
The lesson gives an example of an ineffective routine. What is that example?
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Children waiting in line to use a climbing frame
Waiting by the wall for nappy changes
Having too many adult-led group times
Unstructured free play throughout the day
4.
The lesson encourages settings to “unpick” the routine. What does that mean in practice?
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Removing all structure and letting the day flow freely
Considering what parts of the day really need to be time-fixed and what could be more flexible
Sticking strictly to a timetable and never deviating
Replacing routines with spontaneous transitions
5.
One GIST suggestion is to observe a child during a transition (e.g. lunch → nap). What should you look for?
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Whether they finish all their food quickly
The amount of time they spend waiting vs playing
How quickly staff move children along
If they nap immediately
6.
Why is flow important in a day’s routine?
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Because children can’t tell time, so smooth transitions matter
To strictly enforce adult timing over children’s rhythms
To eliminate any free play time
To reduce staff flexibility entirely
