How to Help Your Child Establish Routines

Routines are important for children. Young ones thrive in secure environments where routines are implemented because anticipating what is coming up next helps reduce anxiety and stress.  It’s common for quality private preschools to implement and help students adapt to daily routines. According to a study by Reuters, familial routines have been linked to a 47% increase in children’s social-emotional health, which leads to good emotional and social skills. If you want to establish routines with your child, continue reading for some great tips!

Remain Consistent

Consistency is crucial to helping preschoolers develop certain habits. For example, brushing a child’s teeth daily ensures a great oral hygiene routine. This also applies to meal times or getting ready to go to a private preschool in the morning. Prepare a schedule that includes things they do at certain times and do your best to be consistent with it.

Starting Simple

Start with a few things instead of a full schedule. Begin with a morning routine and a regular bedtime. It’s essential not to overwhelm your little one when you start establishing routines. Keep a simple routine for a few weeks. Then, once your little one has adapted to this routine, you can add more things. Most preschoolers begin with a morning and bedtime routine. A bedtime routine can help them wind down for the day and sleep better.

Visual Schedule

Most children can’t read when they start establishing a routine. Instead of writing down words, use pictures as visual aids in your schedule. A picture of a child’s shoes can indicate it’s time to put them on. You can use a picture of a school to let them know it’s time to head to their private preschool. Having a schedule with visual aids helps encourage participation from little ones, instilling a sense of responsibility that preschoolers often develop as they age.

Preschool

Private preschools generally implement consistent routines. From the moment they arrive, children can anticipate how their day will begin and when they will go to the playground, engage in a small group activity or have a snack. Enrolling your little one in preschool can help them learn the importance of routines and how to maintain them. This not only makes their days more enjoyable during the preschool years but it also facilitates their transition into primary school.

At our private preschool, our teachers understand the importance of helping your child feel secure through consistent and effective routines. Contact The Learning World at Venetian today to schedule a tour and familiarize with our programs and learning environment.