Common use of Daily Routine Clause in Contracts

Daily Routine. Contractors must post a schedule of the daily routine for each classroom. This daily routine must:  Be predictable, yet flexible and responsive, to meet the interests and needs of the children.  Offer ample time for unrushed activities and transitions.  Minimize the number of transitions so that there is more productive time and less waiting.  Allow periods of quiet and of activity, responding to children’s needs. The usual daily routine must include:  A large block of free choice time, at least 45 minutes. During free choice, children initiate their own activities and engage in play-based learning. Staff converse with children to support decision- making, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.  Small group learning opportunities. Small groups can be informal gatherings, planned enrichment activities, or options during free choice time.  Short periods of whole group discussion, interaction, and concept development.  Outdoor or large motor time.  Reading in groups or individually.  Meals or snacks with children and adults sitting together, engaging in relaxed conversation, and practicing family-style meal skills, such as serving themselves and cooperating with others.  Hand-washing before eating and as needed. (D-13)  Tooth-brushing following one meal or snack daily.

Daily Routine. Contractors must post a schedule of the daily routine for each classroom. This daily routine must:  • Be predictable, yet flexible and responsive, to meet the interests and needs of the children.  • Offer ample time for unrushed activities and transitions.  • Minimize the number of transitions so that there is more productive time and less waiting.  • Allow periods of quiet and of activity, responding to children’s needs. The usual daily routine must include:  • A large block of free choice time, at least 45 minutes. During free choice, children initiate their own activities and engage in play-based learning. Staff converse with children to support decision- making, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.  • Small group learning opportunities. Small groups can be informal gatherings, planned enrichment activities, or options during free choice time.  • Short periods of whole group discussion, interaction, and concept development.  • Outdoor or large motor time.  • Reading in groups or individually.  • Meals or snacks with children and adults sitting together, engaging in relaxed conversation, and practicing family-style meal skills, such as serving themselves and cooperating with others.  • Hand-washing before eating and as needed. (D-13)  • Tooth-brushing following one meal or snack daily.