Hi everyone,

I have in my care a 1 year old, a 2.5 year old and my own kids who are 1 and 2.5 as well.

My 2.5 year old dcb gets bored easily. I know I probably shouldn't but I feel personally responsible when he does. It's as if he's telling me: "you're boring, lady!" lol. I have a well stocked playroom and the other kids seem to do ok. But if I'm not constantly directing him in terms of what toy to play with next, he just stands and looks around listlessly. Anyway, I was hoping to get some feedback on my daily routine to see where I could improve. Should I cut down free play time and up group time for example? Or should I encourage him to be more proactive?

8-8:30: drop off time (he arrives any time between 8 and 8:30)
8:30:9:30: Free play
9:30 - 10: Group time (story, music time, etc)
10 - 10:30: Snack time
10:30 - 11:30: Free play
11:30 - 12: Watch a show while I prep lunch
12:00 - 12:45ish: Lunch (very slow eaters!) lol
12:45 - 1ish: Wash up and prep for nap time
1-3ish: Nap
3-3:30: Snack time
3:30 - 4: play till pick up

These times are not set in stone, of course. What can I do to help with his boredom?