(The little routine book I keep under my shoulder)

At Tiny Toes, I carry a small visual handbook with me.

It lives under my shoulder during the day — ready anytime I need to gently guide, remind, celebrate, or redirect my wobblers.

The drawings are simple.

The steps are clear.

The rhythm is predictable.

Children feel safe when they know what comes next.

🌅 1. Good Morning

We begin with sunshine energy.

We greet each other, we smile, we wave.

This is where belonging starts.

⭕ 2. Circle Time

We sit in a circle.

We sing.

We talk.

We listen.

Circle time builds:

attention patience turn-taking community

🧽 3. Cleaning

We clean our space together.

We learn responsibility.

We respect our classroom.

Cleaning is not punishment —

it is care.

🍎 4. Snacks

We practice:

healthy choices sitting safely conversation gratitude

Food is social learning.

🫧 5. Cleaning Hands

We wash.

We scrub.

We rinse.

We learn hygiene and independence.

🎨 6. Creative Time

We explore.

We paint.

We cut.

We imagine.

Creativity builds confidence.

There is no “wrong” art here.

🧩 7. Center Play

Children choose:

blocks puzzles letters role play

Choice builds decision-making.

Play builds thinking.

🧹 8. Cleaning Again

Transitions matter.

We reset the room.

We reset ourselves.

🍽 9. Lunch

We sit together.

We practice manners.

We practice independence.

This is calm time.

🌈 My Red & Green Sticker System

Inside my handbook, next to each child’s name, there is space for a sticker.

🟢 Green Sticker –

Kind hands.

Listening ears.

Helping heart.

Excellent participation.

🔴 Red Sticker –

Unsafe behavior.

Unkind choices.

Not following classroom expectations.

The goal is not punishment.

The goal is awareness.

Green stickers are celebrated.

Red stickers are learning opportunities.

We talk.

We repair.

We try again.

Every child always has another chance.

💛 Why I Carry This

Because wobblers need:

repetition rhythm visual cues calm leadership

And teachers need:

clarity consistency compassion

This little book keeps me steady.

It reminds me that structure is love.