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Sample Weekday Checklist (preschooler – age 2-5)

Snuggle and read picture books with parent (30 min)

Breakfast and get dressed (with help) (30 min )

Game, coloring or reading (or schoolwork for 4/5 year olds if required) You could read to them, play a game, or if they want to “do school,” they could do a page out of a little workbook like this math one. (parent or sibling helps – 30 min) Kids this age also think helping a parent with just about any work around the house is fun.

Chore (ex. Pick up toys, match socks, put away silverware) (15 min)

Older sibling or parent reads to them (30 min )

Independent Playtime (in pack-n-play, on blanket, or in room depending on age) (30 min, start with 5 minutes if this idea is new)

Playtime Outside -with older sibling (30 min ) – ball, trampoline, etc.

{Lunch/Recess/Break 12-1}

Nap or rest (with CD) (1-2 hours)

Snack & Outside Time with older siblings or parent– (1-2 hours) – ride tricycle, climb trees, dig in dirt, sandbox, water play, chalk, etc.

Could do TV time or independent play time here if parent needs to work – (30 min – 1 hour)

Bedtime - books before bed (20 min)