1. The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos
Routines and Experiences

2. Creative Curriculum: Routines and Experiences, Volume 2
Discusses the 5 routines and eight experiences that are essential to the development and learning of children from birth to age 3.
Explains how to plan intentionally while maintaining the flexibility to respond to the changing interests and abilities of young children.

3. Let’s take a closer look at The Creative Curriculum for
Infants, Toddlers, & Twos Routines & Experiences Volume 2

4. Routines and Experiences
Hellos and Good-Byes
Diapering and Toileting
Eating and Mealtimes
Sleeping and Nap Time
Getting Dressed
While Supporting Development and Learning

5. Routines and Experiences
Playing With Toys
Imitating and Pretending
Enjoying Stories and Books
Connecting With Music and Movement
Creating With Art
Tasting and Preparing Food
Exploring Sand and Water
Going Outdoors
While Supporting Development and Learning

6. Let’s Look at Routines

7. Routines: Chapter 6~ Hellos and Goodbyes
Helps teachers create an environment for Hellos and Good-Byes by reviewing caring and teaching techniques for:
Supporting Children and Families During Hellos and Good-Byes
Supporting Children Emotionally Throughout the Day
Responding to What Children Need

8. Routines: Chapter 7~ Diapering and Toileting
Helps teachers create an environment for Diapering and Toileting by reviewing caring and teaching techniques which include:
Keeping Children Safe and Healthy
Responding to What Children Need
Working in Partnership With Families

9. Routines: Chapter 8~ Eating and Mealtimes
Helps teachers create an environment for Eating and Mealtimes by reviewing caring and teaching techniques for:
Keeping Children Safe and Healthy
Responding to What Children Need
Working in Partnership With Families

10. Routines: Chapter 9~ Sleeping and Nap Time
Helps teachers create an environment for Sleeping and Nap Time by reviewing caring and teaching techniques in the areas of:
Responding to What Children Need
Working in Partnership With Families

11. Routines: Chapter 10~ Getting Dressed
Helps teachers create an environment for Getting Dressed by reviewing caring and teaching techniques for:
Responding to What Children Need
Working in Partnership With Families

12. Routines Summary
“Daily routines are one of the most important ways to put research and theory into practice. Daily routines ensure you meet the basic needs of children and enables you to help children build trust and autonomy. By responding consistently to children, you help children secure attachments with the important people in their lives.”

13. Let’s Look at Experiences

14. Experiences: Chapter 11~ Playing With Toys
Reviews different aspects in the area of Playing With Toys including:
Selecting Materials for Different Ages
Including All Children
Setting Up and Displaying Materials

15. Experiences: Chapter 12~ Imitating and Pretending
Looks at how teachers prepare classrooms which encourage children to Imitate and Pretend by covering:
Selecting Materials for Different Ages
Setting Up and Displaying Materials

16. Experiences: Chapter 13~ Enjoying Stories and Books
Examines the process of providing developmentally appropriate materials so children can Enjoy Stories and Books which includes:
Selecting Books for Different Ages
Setting Up and Displaying Materials
Including All Children
Responding to and Planning for Each Child

17. Experiences: Chapter 14~ Connecting With Music and Movement
Covers different aspects of Connecting With Music and Movement by reviewing:
Selecting and Displaying Materials
Responding to and Planning for Each Child

18. Experiences: Chapter 15~ Creating With Art
Looks at how children Create With Art including:
Selecting and Displaying Materials
Responding to and Planning for Each Child

19. Experiences: Chapter 16~ Tasting and Preparing Food
Provides information to enhance children’s experience of Tasting and Preparing Food including:
Selecting Materials for Different Ages
Selecting and Displaying Materials
Keeping Children Safe and Healthy
Responding to and Planning for Each Child

20. Experiences: Chapter 17~ Exploring Sand and Water
Looks at how teachers prepare classrooms which encourage children to Explore Sand and Water including:
Selecting Materials for Different Ages
Setting Up and Displaying Materials
Responding to and Planning for Each Child

21. Experiences: Chapter 18~ Going Outdoors
Reviews all the aspects of Going Outdoors, including:
Keeping Children Safe and Healthy
Outdoor Structures
Selecting Materials and Experiences for Different Ages
Including All Children
Responding to and Planning for Each Child

22. Experiences Summary
“Children whose basic needs have been met consistently and who have secure attachments are eager to experience the world. The chapters in Part B of Routines and Experiences describe how each type of experience supports children’s development and learning.”

23. Scavenger Hunt!
Use The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos Volume 2, Routines and Experiences to answer the following questions. Use the included handout to record your answers.

24. Scavenger Hunt!
 How often is it recommended that caregivers stop to burp a young infant?
What are the four suggestions the book offers parents to help teachers with the routine of Getting Dressed?

25. Scavenger Hunt!
List some examples in which children develop social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills when they imitate and pretend.
List at least 3 storage ideas the book suggests for art materials.

26. Scavenger Hunt!
List the 5 ways in which the book recommends teachers include mobile infants in the experience of going outdoors.

27. Congratulations!!!
You have successfully completed training for Creative Curriculum Volume 2, Routines and Experiences Please complete the Volume 2 Scavenger Hunt form then return both Scavenger Hunt forms (Volumes 1 and 2) to your Education Specialist for a two hour training certificate.