Transition to Mats

[sunnydays]

My kids start on their cots from 14months in the playroom/daycare area. None of them has ever try to play. They also sleep from 11:45 to 3pm. If onewakes up early that child will remain on their cot until quiet time is over.

How do you get them to stay put if they wake up early? I have a couple who have been waking up early and it means my break is shorter Do you let them cry if they wake up early?

[Play and Learn]

How do you get them to stay put if they wake up early? I have a couple who have been waking up early and it means my break is shorter Do you let them cry if they wake up early?

Give them some books to read - it's still quiet time as others are napping. Or have a quiet activity table set up once they've woken up. Ie: puzzles, playdoh - anything quiet.