39 Curriculum & Learning Environment 4. Schedules, Routines, & Transitions 1. Predictable & Flexible Schedules & Transitions Level 1 Recognize program guidelines for implementing schedules and transitions. CLE 4.1.1 Level 2 Implement consistent, predictable routines and schedules. Observe, identify and discuss how predictable and flexible schedules, routines, and transitions support each child’s needs, interests, and developmental Conduct and manage daily activities and routines in a way that maximizes opportunities for growth, development, and learning. CLE 4.1.2 Level 3 Develop, plan, and implement a program that is predictable, with a flexible schedule and includes routines and appropriate transitions. CLE 4.1.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate, and modify the routines, schedules, and transitions to maximize the growth, development and learning of children. CLE 4.1.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply current knowledge, theories, research, and best practices regarding the implementation of predictable and flexible routines, schedules, and transitions. Advocate for licensing regulations and quality standards to ensure best practices through the implementation of predictable and flexible schedules and transitions. CLE 4.1.5 2. Balanced Schedules Level 1 Recognize program guidelines for implementing schedules. CLE 4.2.1 Level 2 Implement plans that contain a varied and balanced schedule. Observe, identify and discuss how balanced schedules support each child’s needs, interests, and developmental needs. Conduct and manage daily activities and routines in a way that maximizes opportunities for growth, development, and learning. CLE 4.2.2 Level 3 Develop, plan, and implement a program with varied and balanced schedules that includes: o Active and quiet activities o Indoor and outdoor experiences o Individual as well as group (if age/stage appropriate) opportunities for learning and creative expressions o Child-initiated activities and adult-directed activities CLE 4.2.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate, and modify the daily schedule to ensure continuous improvement in scheduling and planning variation and balance in schedules. CLE 4.2.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply current knowledge, theories, research, and best practices regarding the implementation of varied and balanced schedules to ensure that every child’s needs, developmental levels, and interests are addressed. Advocate for licensing regulations and quality standards to ensure best practices through the implementation of varied and balanced schedules. CLE 4.2.5