Need Help with daily schedule

[playfelt]

Because of their ages I would be doing my "lessons" in the midst of play as compared to a separate time. Then when they seem to be starting to actually pick up the information make it more focused. Example play with the blocks and name the colours, ask a child to hand you a "red" block - if they don't show them which ones are red, etc. Count how many cars are lined up and then send them down the ramp one at a time. Name the farm animals and the sounds they make and sing old macdonald had a farm as you do.

I don't do a lot of crafts with my group because it requires too much of me doing it or being right there with each one as they do it although we do colour with crayons and playdough etc.

This is a good age to introduce the feltboard because you can leave the pieces out and while not recommended as teething toys can take a lot of toddler abuse. Then gather them around the board for a "lesson" or if someone shows interest start with them and gradually others will get in the habit of drifting over. Continue as long as there is interest. Put up some seasonal things or shapes in assorted colours to be sorted, matched, etc.

[Sassygirl]

My age group is 10-17 months including my own son. Every time we have attempted a craft such as crayons, painting, playdough its ended up being eaten and wayyyyy to messy so we will be holding off. Our winters are LONG enough and by then this group "should" be out of the "Everything in the mouth" stage... I hope.
We do our circle times in the high chair during meals. We sing and do finger play and also have story time then. I do a lot of hands on play and instruction with them during free play time. More like guided play. I will get out the Little People farm with all the animals and also my picture book with real life pictures of farm animals. What does the cow say etc. Where's the dog? What colour is the car?
We also spend the majority of our time outdoors and exploring nature. Smelling the flowers, looking at the birds and squirrels, seeing all the dogs and cats while we are out on our walks. Children learn so much from exploring nature.
Don't fret too much about having a strict schedule. As long as you your meal and nap times in place just go with the flow.