When we first start playdates with our younger children, we often create a "schedule" for the children to follow. This schedule has many benefits (e.g., enables our child to be more independent, children pick out the games together, tutor can refer to the schedule when children are having "conflicts" over which games to play). However, we don't want it to "feel" like a schedule, so many of our senior tutors have created different playdate schedules that often reflect each child's individual preferences.
For example, Audrey, a Bay Area senior tutor, recently designed a Finding Nemo playdate schedule for her child.
Each fish has a space for a game.
When the children are done playing the game, they remove the picture and put it in an all done spot at the end of the schedule (see below).
The entire playdate schedule!
Great Job Audrey!!
Let's share what other ideas everyone is using for their playdate schedules. Email pictures to your directors and we will post them here to share!
