A lot of time parents ask us how do you ensure that kids of different age groups and different sleep cycle do follow nap times regularly in your daycare.
To answer that, it takes huge effort in making sure kids do follow their sleep routines, we are blessed with some really efficient nannies which are being trained to make kids sleep and follow our child safety and security operations under the supervision of the teachers.
We will share some important information and tips which parents can follow to help their infants, toddlers and preschoolers follow their daytime nap routines :
Fix the nap time: Based on your child’s schedule identify the right time that suits your child nap time and try to ensure that naps are scheduled as per that time everyday. In the beginning some children might not be comfortable to have a nap during the fixed nap time, but once we fix the time and make it a routine for them, it gets easier for the child.
Check up the surrounding: In our Daycare we ensure that the surrounding light are dim and soothing for the kids to sleep. Dim lights enable child to get mentally prepared for the sleep. Silent environment with dim light and a lullaby played in the background will create the ideal sleep environment for the child.
Develop a sense of belongingness: In our Daycare centre we make sure that there is one place designated for the child to sleep, wherein they have their own bedding, pillow and their favourite soft toy. Having the same set of beddings, pillow and toys help children develops likelihood, trust and belongingness which eventually helps the children psychologically towards sleeping.
Following these tips and information can help children in follow daytime naps on a regular basis.
Letters and Sounds
It's always better to start them on easier books, because then they feel successful, and that spurs them on, so they'll read more.
They will also write short, simple sentences such as “The cat ran home.” Keep a special box or bin at home filled with writing materials (crayons, pencils, markers, paper, and notepads) so your child can practice writing simple sentences about special things he’s done or seen during the day. Ask about what he’s written, and have him read it aloud. Offer encouragement by displaying his writings on the refrigerator or on her bedroom wall.
Numbers and Counting
Get your kindergartner to look for the numbers one through 30 in magazines and newspapers. He can cut them out, glue them on paper, and put them in order. When you’re riding in the car or waiting in line, play a game of “What comes next?” Give your child a number and ask him to identify the following number. At bedtime, ask him to count how many stuffed animals he has, and ask, “How many books about dogs do you have? How fast can you count them?” Take two of these books away and ask, “How many are left?”
- Kids this age will learn to recognize, write, order, and count objects up to the number 30.
- They will be able to add and subtract small numbers (add with a sum of 10 or less and subtract from 10 or less); this focus on addition and subtraction will continue through second grade.
- Kids will learn how to name and describe common shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) and to identify, sort, and classify objects by color, size, and shape.
Help your child understand the concept of time by saying what time it is during routine activities. Use and explain words like morning, noon, night, yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Make a timeline together showing a typical day, with drawings of regular events and the time of day written beneath each one.
