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Our rest time begins at 1:00, immediately following lunch and a bathroom break. The children bring beach
I have also used some aromatherapy items. Lavendar is a relaxing scent. But be careful of allergies & asthma. The wake-up fairy has also worked for me, especially if you use a special, fancy wand. I've also stamped the hands of three or four quiet resters, who then get to choose first during our free choice time. You might want to rethink your placement of the children during rest time. Are they too close together, next to their best friend, right next to toys? Can you see everybody from where you are? If not, can you find a better vantage point or perhaps move around periodically checking on everyone? Do you have one or two children who never rest and keep the rest of the class entertained? Position yourself near them. If it's allowed, I would, as a previous poster sugggested, provide children with a quiet activity if they have rested quietly for 15-20 minutes. Drawing, reading, puzzles, etc. As the years goes on, many of the kids just don't need to sleep, so I will let them whisper to a friend, as long as they keep it to a whisper, so as not to disturb anyone who's resting. I hope something here has been helpful to you. Good luck!
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