5. When routines and procedures are carefully taught, modeled, and established in a learning

environment, children know what's expected of them and how to do certain things on their own.

Having these predictable patterns in place allows educators to spend more time supporting children in

their care in a variety of ways. Analyze the daily schedule in Figure 7.1 (Page 180).

a.

What critical guiding principles are incorporated within the schedule? List 5. One

example is listed for you.

E.g., Readying the environment by placing a variety of hands-on materials such as

blocks and puzzles, before the children arrive sends the message that we are going to

learn through play. The children will have engaging activities ready for them to begin

as they enter the learning environment.