Well, we are well under way! It’s hard to believe we have already had Thanksgiving and are getting excited for Halloween. Because many of us have been out of school for so long, it is taking a little bit longer to adapt to new routines.
Routines are so important for so many reasons. They are predictable and can provide a sense of security. They provide a stable, calm environment which helps make the day run smoothly.
Setting routines and following them are not one and the same. Simply, routines that have been set need to be followed.
Division 9 has been working hard on the morning routines of washing their hands, putting their planners in the bucket, setting four chairs at every table and finding a quiet activity such as reading or drawing.
We still need reminders, but we are getting into a rhythm.
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