I’ve got Quiet Time on the brain right now! (Okay, to be fair, that’s not exactly new—I’m pretty much always thinking about Quiet Time.) But lately? It’s been next-level. Like, full-on, knee-deep-in-Quiet-Time mode over here.
Why? Because I’m on a mission. A mission to make quiet, independent play and learning feel less like a battle and more like a blissful little break for both you and your kiddo.
To absolutely ensure Quiet Time is a success for you and yours, I have come up with a rock-solid plan. Let’s check it out!
The Quiet Time Club
What is The Quiet Time Club?
The Quiet Time Club is a 7-month (28-week) program of simple, independent, calming activities that align beautifully with your child’s age and development. I offer the Quiet Time Club in both a Toddler Edition, perfect for children aged 1.5 to 3 years, and a Preschool Edition, perfect for children aged 3 to 5 years.
Each activity takes just 2 minutes or less to set up and provides 30–60+ minutes of quiet, focused play that helps your child reset—while you take a much-needed break.
Every month includes:
- A list of the five materials that will be used for that month’s activities.
- An undated calendar with links to your daily Quiet Time activities.
- A coursebook with a photo and simple instructions for each activity.
- A detailed description of one of the 6 Golden Rules to help you and your child get the most from this calming time of day.
It’s all about making Quiet Time easy, low-stress, and enjoyable—for both of you.
How do I make Quiet Time work for my child?
So, what do you need to make Quiet Time a success in your home?
First, you will need Quiet Time activities. Easy ones. Ones with next to no setup. And you are going to need them daily. ✅ BIG HUGE CHECKMARK HERE! My resource, The Quiet Time Club, delivers on this one.
Secondly, you need to know the six tips and tricks for when Quiet Time isn’t going smoothly or things get a little bit bumpy. ✅ A SECOND BIG CHECKMARK HERE! The 6 Golden Rules are included in The Quiet Time Club!
Third, you are going to need some support from ME! You guessed it, The Quiet Time Club delivers a ✅ BIG CHECKMARK HERE as well! When questions or struggles come up, I will be right there to help.
And finally, as well as the reason for this post, you are going to need to know the exact “How To” for Quiet Time.
I wanted to walk you through my exact recipe for setting up Quiet Time. Having gone through the “Quiet Time Process” with four very unique little ones of my own, I have become something of a self-proclaimed Quiet Time Queen.
I have learned that there is a very specific Quiet Time protocol that results in the most exceptional results—starting to sound a bit scientific and professional? Why yes, I do take Quiet Time very, very seriously. It is a science in my eyes.
Today, we are going to dive into Step One: Getting Started. Then, over the next two days, we will round out this series with Steps Two and Three, and you will have everything you need in your tool belt.
So, without further ado, I bring you Step One:
Step One: Getting Started with Quiet Time
To begin your Quiet Time journey, you can explain to your little one that every day after lunch (or wherever you choose to fit Quiet Time into your rhythm), they are going to have a very special time to play all on their own. Tell your child that during this time, they get to be the problem solver and decision maker! And to make this time special, you have prepared a very special activity for them to enjoy.
Now, this step might not be needed for all children. It will depend on the age and personality of your child, as well as the experiences your child has had. However, from my experience, some children need to be introduced to the idea of daily independent time very gradually and softly. Little ones must understand that this is a special time of day for them to cherish.
The Quiet Time journey begins with just five minutes of Quiet Time, so Step One involves getting your child comfortable playing alone and independently for this duration.
Begin by playing the Quiet Time activity with your child for 5 minutes. Then, tell your little one that the special activity is all done for today, but tomorrow, during special Quiet Time, they can play with it again.
The next day, see if your child will engage with the Quiet Time activity on their own, while you sit and watch quietly. If not, participate as needed, gradually reducing your involvement over time.
This truly is a slow and steady process… but I assure you, it’s worth it!
Once your child is okay with you sitting in the room but not participating, still for only 5 minutes, tell your child that you are going to do a job for five minutes and will return as soon as you are done.
As soon as your child is comfortable being alone and independently engaging in their Quiet Time Activity for five minutes, Step One is complete!
You did it! Woohoo!
Tomorrow, I will share with you Step Two of the Quiet Time process. Be sure to come back and join me! And be sure to check out the life-changing Quiet Time Club! (I’m not even over-selling it!)
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Thank you so much for reading, sweet friend.
xo
Sarah
