Wake up to bedtime: teaching daily routines with Tiny House
Routines give toddlers a sense of safety. Knowing what comes next makes transitions easier, and seeing routines in pictures helps them understand the order of the day.
Why routines matter
Predictable routines help little ones feel secure and cooperate more easily. They also bring plenty of vocabulary: brush, wash, dress, sleep.
Six moments of the day
The Tiny House extra scene shows a child waking up, brushing teeth, washing hands, taking a bath, getting dressed and going to sleep. Each tap plays a clear animation of the action.
Use it as a picture schedule
Before brushing teeth, show the brushing animation and say “Now we brush our teeth”. Pictures prepare the child for what comes next.
- Morning: wake up and get dressed.
- After eating: wash hands.
- Evening: bath, teeth and bed.
Two languages, everyday words
Routines repeat every day, which makes them perfect for practicing words in a second language. Say “brush teeth” and “lavar los dientes” as you do it.
Screens off before bed
Use the routine scene during the day, not right before sleep. In the evening, real books and quiet cuddles are the best way to wind down.
Source and privacy
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