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We do "rest" instead of nap. Half the kids nap, the other half don't. One dck who used to be the best napper is now starting to be weaned off them, only falling asleep half the time.
Before nap we read stories, then the dcks get to pick one or two books to take with them to their bed.
Nap is 1:30-3:00 (snack time).
If we have a dcg who reliably never naps, we'll let them take more books or a quiet activity like drawing. Same rules though, lights dim, stay quiet, and only get up in you need something until we turn off the nap candles (colorful tea lights. If they're on, it's rest time. When we turn them off, they can get up). We allow this dcg to get up at 2:05 because she doesn't actually need a rest period like the other dcks. She can then find a quiet activity, or stay in bed if she wants.
The dcb who used to nap but is now staying awake more often has a longer rest period. Partially because he'll sometimes fall asleep around 2:10 if we leave him, partially because he really needs a rest period if we don't want a monster on our hands later. If it's clear he's being restless, I'll usually let him up somewhere between 2:15-2:30. He also finds quiet activity until rest of kids get woken up.
When everyone is awake they put away their own beds while I prepare snack, then we all enjoy
Before nap we read stories, then the dcks get to pick one or two books to take with them to their bed.
Nap is 1:30-3:00 (snack time).
If we have a dcg who reliably never naps, we'll let them take more books or a quiet activity like drawing. Same rules though, lights dim, stay quiet, and only get up in you need something until we turn off the nap candles (colorful tea lights. If they're on, it's rest time. When we turn them off, they can get up). We allow this dcg to get up at 2:05 because she doesn't actually need a rest period like the other dcks. She can then find a quiet activity, or stay in bed if she wants.
The dcb who used to nap but is now staying awake more often has a longer rest period. Partially because he'll sometimes fall asleep around 2:10 if we leave him, partially because he really needs a rest period if we don't want a monster on our hands later. If it's clear he's being restless, I'll usually let him up somewhere between 2:15-2:30. He also finds quiet activity until rest of kids get woken up.
When everyone is awake they put away their own beds while I prepare snack, then we all enjoy
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