Flow of the Day

The flow of the day” considers a flexible and fluid plan that includes a variety of contexts for learning and minimal transitions resulting in a more integrated and connected day for children.

Please see below to access resources and materials designed to support educators develop of an effective “flow of the day” plan.

Video Series

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Flow of the Day		MP4

Introduction		MP4

What do early learning environments look like and sound like? How are educator teams rethinking the flow of the day? Planning the flow of the day: possible contexts for learning		MP4

Moving into the flow of the day from life outside of school: engaging families makes transitions smoother for children.		MP4

How are educator teams rethinking entry routines? What are the possibilities? What are their observations?		MP4

Another FDELK team’s observations about flow of the day: giving children choices.		MP4

Rethinking the flow of the day: whole group time. The FDELK teams are incorporating the Principles of Universal Design for Learning (EDL) and Differentiated Learning.		MP4

How are educator teams rethinking the flow of the day? What practices are they removing?		MP4

What are educator teams repeating? Thinking about making the flow of the day visible.		MP4

Another FDELK team’s visual flow. Thinking about self-regulation and a quiet time in the day.		MP4

What are educator teams repeating? More thinking about engaging children in the flow of the day.		MP4

How will your educator teams make thinking and learning visible through the flow of the day?		MP4

Transcripts This document contains a transcript of all of the video segments in this series.	PDF

Viewer Guide Viewer Guide includes descriptions of the videos and reflective questions for before, during and after viewing.	PDF