Daycare Habits

[dolores]

I have a habit of buying too many things (supplies, materials, toys) for my daycare. Due to covid I moved out a lot of things from my daycare space to my basement where I now see that my buying went overboard. Anyone with a daycare habit they'd like to rehabilitate?

[Annalee]

I have a habit of buying too many things (supplies, materials, toys) for my daycare. Due to covid I moved out a lot of things from my daycare space to my basement where I now see that my buying went overboard. Anyone with a daycare habit they'd like to rehabilitate?

I open up every day with high expectations but those dwindle quickly right now, usually before 8:00 AM.

I would like to be more consistent and able to follow through a whole day like I did in my early years before QRIS, Covid and the state expectations, in general, along with having the families like I had in the beginning. While I didn't have the strict contract, I did have NORMAL clients back then....Make sense?

[dolores]

I open up every day with high expectations but those dwindle quickly right now, usually before 8:00 AM.

I would like to be more consistent and able to follow through a whole day like I did in my early years before QRIS, Covid and the state expectations, in general, along with having the families like I had in the beginning. While I didn't have the strict contract, I did have NORMAL clients back then....Make sense?

Of course it makes sense! The things you've mentioned, especially stacked, make one weary which affects motivation which affects consistency.

[Cat Herder]

I am getting rid of all the useless, boring, pre-fab curriculum I purchased over the years. I am tired of storing it, sorting it, planning it, prepping it then doing something else because it is just so beige and blah. Not to mention the one voice on the coordinating music CD's, for the last 10 years is making me lose my mind.

Throwing away almost $2000 is killing me, but not throwing it out is doing the same. Lesson learned.

I am dropping QRIS and having more fun with the kids this year. happyface Enter color, mess, fun music and joy, again, please.

[Annalee]

I am getting rid of all the useless, boring, pre-fab curriculum I purchased over the years. I am tired of storing it, sorting it, planning it, prepping it then doing something else because it is just so beige and blah. Not to mention the one voice on the coordinating music CD's, for the last 10 years is making me lose my mind.

Throwing away almost $2000 is killing me, but not throwing it out is doing the same. Lesson learned.

I am dropping QRIS and having more fun with the kids this year. happyface Enter color, mess, fun music and joy, again, please.

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[dolores]

I am getting rid of all the useless, boring, pre-fab curriculum I purchased over the years. I am tired of storing it, sorting it, planning it, prepping it then doing something else because it is just so beige and blah. Not to mention the one voice on the coordinating music CD's, for the last 10 years is making me lose my mind.

Throwing away almost $2000 is killing me, but not throwing it out is doing the same. Lesson learned.

I am dropping QRIS and having more fun with the kids this year. happyface Enter color, mess, fun music and joy, again, please.

EVERYTHING you've said! My goal this year is to work towards creating a minimalist daycare space. I thought downsizing would increase clashes amongst the littles as they have less to play with but it has had the opposite effect. They have become creative with what's left and cooperative with each other. Less is surely more sometimes.

[Annalee]

EVERYTHING you've said! My goal this year is to work towards creating a minimalist daycare space. I thought downsizing would increase clashes amongst the littles as they have less to play with but it has had the opposite effect. They have become creative with what's left and cooperative with each other. Less is surely more sometimes.

Yes; on the downsizing....I did that the very next day that I heard the FCCERS-R book was no longer being used.::

So happy about that !!!!

[flying_babyb]

spending way too much at the dollar tree on stuff we play with once or twice.
Not fallowing though on the lesson plan, and Not doing observations

[Cat Herder]

Not doing observations

Right? Mine (2.8 - 3.6) have started freezing in place then just staring at me whenever they see me watching anything or anyone specific. They won't play freely or creatively unless I am "busy" with "computer work" (that's you guys), cleaning or tending to an infant. If I look over my desk, they all. just. stare....

I am going to have to get a turkey hide in there or something to catch up.

[Annalee]

I am back this morning with my High Expectations for the day Let's see how far this goes.::

[coloradoprovider]

Don't throw it out

I am getting rid of all the useless, boring, pre-fab curriculum I purchased over the years. I am tired of storing it, sorting it, planning it, prepping it then doing something else because it is just so beige and blah. Not to mention the one voice on the coordinating music CD's, for the last 10 years is making me lose my mind.

Throwing away almost $2000 is killing me, but not throwing it out is doing the same. Lesson learned.

I am dropping QRIS and having more fun with the kids this year. happyface Enter color, mess, fun music and joy, again, please.

Have a give away day/week. Donate your stuff to childcare families, another provider, etc.

[Cat Herder]

I am back this morning with my High Expectations for the day Let's see how far this goes.::

I was looking at those "Intentional Year" notebooks. They list the 1st priority of the day along with a few smaller goals that can be moved to the next day for all eternity.

They seemed pretty cool, until I saw how big they are (I would prefer half-sheet due to desk size). :: I like the idea, though, so will add that to my usual planning lists. They do keep me on track and give me other options for the days some of the tasks are just too big for my pain or energy level.

Keep in mind that quiet time, healing rest, exercise and mental stimulation time are also important daily tasks. I have a bad habit of skipping those too often to complete routine tasks that can wait.

Anyway, here is the link to my current inspiration because they deserve the props and maybe someone will be interested: https://theintentionalyear.com/produ...action-planner

I may still grab one to start the new process from my currently crazy long to-do list that make me tired just looking at it. If my DH happens to start using them, too, I think I could share (He has his Masters in Procrastination, mine is in Overtasking, what a pair :.

[Cat Herder]

Have a give away day/week. Donate your stuff to childcare families, another provider, etc.

I have been. Often. No one has the time or desire, it seems. I also reclaim things from each envelope I can use like colored construction paper (rare), wiggly eyes, ribbon, etc.

Things like the thin, floppy or bent paper plates, bland colored tissue paper and flimsy beige/tan/manila craft paper that won't hold paint or their shape have to go. There are a lot of magnet and peel-n-stick crafts that don't stick requiring more work. Things like that. Way too many of them require me to cut things out, times six, in advance.

I am simply over those types of crafts. So are the kids.

[Annalee]

I was looking at those "Intentional Year" notebooks. They list the 1st priority of the day along with a few smaller goals that can be moved to the next day for all eternity.

They seemed pretty cool, until I saw how big they are (I would prefer half-sheet due to desk size). :: I like the idea, though, so will add that to my usual planning lists. They do keep me on track and give me other options for the days some of the tasks are just too big for my pain or energy level.

Keep in mind that quiet time, healing rest, exercise and mental stimulation time are also important daily tasks. I have a bad habit of skipping those too often to complete routine tasks that can wait.

Anyway, here is the link to my current inspiration because they deserve the props and maybe someone will be interested: https://theintentionalyear.com/produ...action-planner

I may still grab one to start the new process from my currently crazy long to-do list that make me tired just looking at it. If my DH happens to start using them, too, I think I could share (He has his Masters in Procrastination, mine is in Overtasking, what a pair :.

Thanks and yes on the "never taking time for myself"....gotta change that!

[Annalee]

I was looking at those "Intentional Year" notebooks. They list the 1st priority of the day along with a few smaller goals that can be moved to the next day for all eternity.

They seemed pretty cool, until I saw how big they are (I would prefer half-sheet due to desk size). :: I like the idea, though, so will add that to my usual planning lists. They do keep me on track and give me other options for the days some of the tasks are just too big for my pain or energy level.

Keep in mind that quiet time, healing rest, exercise and mental stimulation time are also important daily tasks. I have a bad habit of skipping those too often to complete routine tasks that can wait.

Anyway, here is the link to my current inspiration because they deserve the props and maybe someone will be interested: https://theintentionalyear.com/produ...action-planner

I may still grab one to start the new process from my currently crazy long to-do list that make me tired just looking at it. If my DH happens to start using them, too, I think I could share (He has his Masters in Procrastination, mine is in Overtasking, what a pair :.

Ironically, I had purchased a notebook/calendar similar to what you posted at TJMAXX during my Christmas Break. You have motivated me to write in it TODAY! LOL Haven't even opened it till TODAY! But I had good intentions!