Nursery World - Good habits - learning through routines

The routines necessary in caring for very young children offer opportunities for bonding and learning, says Jennie Lindon

The routines necessary in caring for very young children offer opportunities for bonding and learning, says Jennie Lindon

Routines are an important part of the day for babies and very young children, whether they are within a family home or in a day nursery. These routines can be a source of learning which is just as important as their exploration of play materials. They can be:

What's the rush?
If children are to learn through these routines, helpful and supportive practitioners need to value routines as a time of possible learning. Children cannot benefit if they are bundled through changing time or made to wait while adults tidy up just because it's quicker.

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