Teaching and classroom support
Morning routine cards
Arrange routine steps in a chosen order and use the Now, Next and Finished areas to make the current and upcoming step visible.
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Early years teacher
Vo Thi Hong Nhung
Observation helps me understand what the child is communicating and what might make the next part of the day more comfortable.
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I teach a toddler group where care routines are part of the day’s learning. Feeding, rest and changing all call for attention, communication and a steady response from the adults around the child. I look for practical ways to support these moments without forcing them into a lesson structure that does not fit this age group.
Observation helps me understand what the child is communicating and what might make the next part of the day more comfortable. A daily note should stay close to what happened and be clear enough for colleagues and families to use. I want help finding the right words without turning a brief record into a broad conclusion.
When I plan, I prefer a small number of usable ideas that fit the routine already in front of us. A settling suggestion can give an adult a starting point, but it needs to be considered alongside what the family has shared and how the child responds. I value resources that respect care, relationship and time as central parts of early learning.
How I approach a lesson
Treat care routines as part of early learning.
Keep daily notes practical and close to observed events.
Check settling ideas against the child’s response and family context.
Templates I'd use with my class
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