Self Serve Routines in Preschool: A Practical Guide
Self serve routines are everyday sequences in which young children get their own materials, food, or supplies without waiting for
Self serve routines are everyday sequences in which young children get their own materials, food, or supplies without waiting for
Classroom job rotations are a routine in which children take turns carrying out small, defined tasks such as passing out
Job roles for preschoolers are small, repeating classroom tasks that children are assigned and rotate through, such as passing out
Choosing activities procedures are the set of routines that tell young children how to pick a learning activity, where to
Work time independence is the ability of a young child to choose a task, begin it, and continue with it
Materials organization systems are the labels, containers, shelves and routines that tell children and adults where things belong in a
Learning center management is the set of routines, layouts and record-keeping habits that teachers use to run learning centers in
Preschool learning centers are defined areas of the classroom set up with specific materials so children can explore a topic
Curriculum alignment practices are the routines teachers and schools use to make sure learning goals, classroom activities and assessments all
Portfolio documentation is the practice of collecting dated samples of a child’s work, photographs, and teacher notes into an organized