Weekly Planning Form for Infant/Toddler
Caregivers/Teachers
Week of
SAMPLE PLAN
Group Goals:
1. Developmental Area:
Purposeful Motor Activity
I. Planning for Interactions,
Monday
Routines/
Transitions
 Arrival
 Meals/
Feeding
 Diapering
 Nap
 Departure
Playtime
(Indoor/
Outdoor)
Goal: Self-locomotion (PC,
2. Developmental Area:
Goal: Participate in
conversations in own way 
MF, ADF) Rolling over, sitting
Communication, Language, &
Enjoy books & photos 
up, rotating (EB, JZ)
Literacy
Activities and Routines (Planning for individual children is indicated by child’s initials)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Workforce Child Care
Solutions visit happens
this morning 
INDOOR PLAY:
Climb up & down soft
climber; climb in & out
of carpet box
(PC & MF)
OUTDOOR PLAY:
Stroller rides around
playground (EB, JZ)
Grouptime
(Toddlers)
During diapering,
eating, & napping
routines, teachers
& children
develop
relationships 
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faces around the
Sunbeams classroom?
Help us to welcome
lab students and new
families!
Roll over & push up
(EB)
Roll over & rotate (JZ)
Crawl & pull up (ADF)
Explore playscape
(PC, MF)
PLAY TIME is
absolutely
essential to
healthy
development.
OPEN HOUSE is this
afternoon, 4:45
p.m – 5:45 p.m.
Come visit
together!
Conversations about
what’s happening
Teachers are focusing
on developing
relationships with the
children in their
primary care groups
.
Be sure to gather
bedding and
empty out the
refrigerator at
departure time. 
Enjoy looking at books
& photos together
Work on each
child’s WORD
LIST!!!!!!!!
Try out more words in
sign, Thai, Spanish,
English
Rolling toys (ADF)
Move mats & red
tunnel to grassy area
We make space for
children to move and
work with their bodies,
allowing them
uninterrupted time to
experiment and
problem-solve on their
own.
Learning how
one’s body works
and moves is the
foundation for lots
of other learning!
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Work on Family
Books 
Saying good-bye in
the morning & then
reuniting in the
afternoon: these are 2
of the most important
times of the day!!!!!!!!
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Weekly Planning Form for Infant/Toddler
II. General Strategies Related to Goals:
1. During play time, teachers will be observing carefully, commenting on children’s play and interactions, and responding to
children’s cues. During caregiving routines, teachers will be checking in with children, explaining what’s about to happen,
and narrating as the routine is carried out.
2. Teachers work on implementing a daily routine that is a cycle of caregiving routines (diaper changes, meal times, nap times)
and play times (indoors and outdoors, all together and in small groups).
3. Teachers provide plenty of space and time for children to learn about their bodies & how they work, develop motor skills, and
practice manipulating objects and moving themselves.
III. Planning for the Environment
Play Area
QUIET CORNER: Board Books &
Soft Books; Soft Baby Dolls &
Nesting Cups; Stackers
MOVEMENT AREA:
Nubby Balls & Soft Balls; Rattles;
Push & Pull Toys and Vinyl
Animals; Cups & Pots & Soft
Food; Hats & Bags
SENSORY/ART: Texture Blocks;
Splash Trays
Outdoor Area
Special Interest Area
Take walks in DOUBLE STROLLER
& KINDER VAN
WORD LISTS
Sleeping Area
Arrival/Departure
Toileting/Diapering Area
Adjust crib locations as needed
READ & WRITE ON DAILY
ACTIVITY CHARTS (parents AND
teachers!)---this is a key
communication tool that we all
need to use regularly   
Please follow posted
DIAPERING PROCEDURE
MF now sleeping on a mat 
FAMILY BOOKS
Spend time exploring different
areas of the playground 
PHOTO BOXES
Meal/Feeding Area
All FRIDGE FOOD goes home at
the end of the day, please 
Wash hands, put on bib, stay at
table to eat and drink.
Try out chairs (PC, MF, AD-F)
Due to allergies, SUNBEAMS
have a PEANUT-FREE
classroom, as of Fri. 8/29/08
Be sure to close gate and slide
latch closed!
Other
WELCOME TO THE SUNBEAMS
CLASSROOM!
We are taking plenty of time to
get to know each other
(children, parents, teachers)
and to transition into a new
community together.
No hurries, no worries!!!
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