Balance

Trying to find a good balance of academic time, chill time, outdoor time and just fun time is hard. My daughter is only 21 months old but I feel this push to suddenly start doing more with her with all of the free academic resources that have been released. 

Here is our little routine so far:

8:00-10:00- Wake up! (You literally never know with her, and I learned early not to wake a sleeping bear)

 10:00-11:00- Morning cheers with bacon and eggs! We do a small circle time with flashcards and songs. We toast with our milk and coffee and we make breakfast while we watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

 11:00-11:30- READ! She will sit and let me read to her for up to an hour sometimes, but sometimes she likes to "read" to herself.

 11:30-12:00- Free play, we literally play with every toy she has during this time.

 12:00-12:30- Take a walk outside and feed the cows.

 12:30-1:00- Eat a light lunch.

 1:00-3:30- Nap time!

 3:30-4:00- READ, usually she will sit with me to read 3-5 books after nap and then she will read the touch and feel ones or the ones with flaps.

 4:00-4:30- Snack time with arts and crafts or sensory play, we have painted a lot during quarantine. 

 4:30-5:00- We do a miniature circle time with flashcards and songs.

 5:00-5:30- A nature walk while we wait for daddy!

 5:30-6:00- Free play with daddy while mama gets dinner going!

 6:00-7:30- Dinner time, family time, bath time and more reading before bed!

 So here is a little slice of my life during quarantine. Since I am a stay at home mom anyways, this has pretty much been our schedule from the start. On a normal week we would visit a museum or a park a couple of times, but that isn't an option right now. If there are any moms out there with toddlers and suggestions on more academic related play let me know! I am totally open to new things! 

Comments

  1. AlexMarch 18, 2020 at 8:18 AM

    Sounds like a great routine! I hate being cooped up and I miss my students, but it is special to spend the extra time with my little =)

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  2. Celia FisherMarch 18, 2020 at 8:39 AM

    Yes, definitely a good routine, sounds like you're keeping your daughter stimulated and relaxed in a balanced way. Hopefully you can get outside again before too long.

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  3. JoanneMarch 19, 2020 at 10:55 AM

    Sounds like you are very organized. Finding lots of things to explore outside might be fun. Making surprise bags with new things to feel, and play with. I saw someone using dried noodles to bury little toys in and their little on would go digging for them while sitting on the kitchen floor, a couple bowls with water and a sponge could be fun for awhile, then change clothes for a nap. Most important have fun!

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  4. MaureenMarch 25, 2020 at 5:48 PM

    "We literally play with every toy she has" - this is adorable!

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