We've only been doing it twice a day for 4 days, but it's been going better than I expected. She doesn't usually leave the area and has only come to me once, to show me what she did. We use a special quilt in our playroom that only comes out for quiet time and she seems to understand that she needs to play with her bins on or near the quilt. She is staying with her bins for about 10 minutes, though I am keeping the timer at 6 minutes. I do feel like the timer dinging at the end scares/distracts her. Can you share more about how you are using your timer or where you are putting it? I am building a play dough seashell quiet bin and a farm scene popsicle sticks and little people quiet bin to rotate out the 2 bins from this week that she enjoyed the least so she will have two new bins to explore next week. Love following along with your journey! I think you really hit a key point, about spending the quality time right before quiet time so little ones are "filled up" and feeling secure before moving to independent play. My little one is 18 months and usually very clingy, but she is doing well with the quiet time when I give her a snack and read to her while cuddling right before. I have also noticed that she plays longer if I am just outside the room, putting things away in the hallway than if I am in the same room and sitting to sew or do other work. It almost seems like she wants to keep looking at me to show me what she's doing or perhaps for reassurance when I'm right there. So I'm trying to stay nearby, walking and moving just outside the room, but moving past the doorway frequently and since I've been doing this, she hasn't come to me yet. I am excited to see what week 2 holds for us!
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That is wonderful Sarah! It is interesting to see what works for each little one - as everyone seems to need something a little bit different. I am so happy you are finding what works for your little one when she is so tiny. For a timer, I wonder about using a visual timer - you can get many different ones for free as apps - we have one that goes on the iPad and it is a full circle. The colour moves on the circle, sort of like a clock, revealing a full picture (like a duck) when the time is up. There is no sound, so it wouldn't distract your little one. I am excited to hear how your journey continues! Good luck!
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