Hi there,
I am in the UK and really interested in this subject! We used to run
morning and afternoon sessions, then added a Lunch Club and
this year about 80% of our three-year-olds stay with us from
8:45 AM to 3:15 PM. No nap time is included, however, a member
of staff will usually set up a quiet reading corner and read aloud
to the more tired of the children...is this unusual in the USA?
Thank you!
Anna
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Anna Sherman
Student
Open University
Bristol
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-13-2018 02:29 PM
From: Suzanne Autio
Subject: Preschool Naps
Hello,
As the rest requirements vary state to state, we've had a bit of difficulty with children in the 4-5 year old classr. Most children do not want/ need naps and with an increase of enrolled students it's been more challenging to help the one who do nap. I believe MA regulations state children must "rest" for 45 minutes, then may have a quiet activity. However when our NAEYC visits and more than half the students are awake will this be a problem? Usually there is an open table for the "non sleepers" for coloring. What do other centers do with their older preschool room at "nap"?
thanks for any tips
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Suzanne
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