Review the preschool and toddler schedules below, listed from arrival through rest time.

Preschool Schedule (15 children ages 3.5 to 5 years)

• 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Arrival, breakfast, quiet activities until all children arrive
• 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. - Large group story
• 9:45 - 10:05 a.m. - Centers/free play
• 10:05 - 10:15 a.m.- Snack
• 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. - Outdoor play
• 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch
• 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Rest time

Toddler Schedule (10 children ages 2 to 3 years)

• 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Arrival, bathroom, wash hands, breakfast, quiet activities until all children arrive.
• 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Large group instruction, stories, fingerplays, songs
• 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Outdoor play
• 11:00 - 11:10 a.m. - Snack
• 11:10 - 11:30 a.m. - Centers/free play
• 11:30 - 12:15 p.m. - Lunch
• 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. - Rest time

Consider the order of activities, length of time of each activity, transitions, etc. in the schedule.

Which schedule would you choose and can you suggest adjustments for the temporal environment.

• How could the schedule be adjusted to best meet the needs of the age group?
• What are the potential behavior issues if changes are not made?