Caring for Mixed Age Groups
An overview of simple strategies to help you get kids of all ages involved in routines, solve problems together, and learn from each other as they play.
In this webinar, we’ll discuss some of the challenges involved when caring for kids of different ages. Then we’ll explore some strategies to help you get kids involved in routines, solve problems together, and learn from each other as they play. Finally, we’ll offer a variety of playful activities that are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.
Learning Goals:
- Understand the benefits and challenges of caring for children of mixed ages
- Learn about ways to modify everyday routines and the learning environment to better serve children of mixed ages
- Acquire activities and tools that can be used with and enjoyed by children of mixed ages
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Download these printables to support this webinar.
“First/Then” Boards: Managing Daily Routines
A printable tool to help children know what to expect in their daily routines and activities.
Planning for Play in Daily Routines
A printable page to plan moments of playfulness during daily routines.
Provider-Parent Communications Log
A printable page to help parents and caregivers communicate about a child’s day.
Communicating with Parents and Caregivers Around Routines
An article offering strategies for communication with parents/caregivers.
Lesson Planning Practice
A tool to plan opportunities for learning connected to monthly and weekly themes.
Shaping an Engaging Learning Environment
Your space is full of opportunities for children to learn and grow!
Planning Our Days: Creating Schedules for Children
Planning ahead can help you be intentional about the learning of the children in your care!
