Curriculum Planning Calculator
Plan daily activity schedules aligned with NAEYC guidelines for different age groups.
Inputs
Results
How to Use This Calculator
- Select age group (infant, toddler, preschool, or school-age) and enter group size.
- Set total program hours per day and staff count.
- Review Free Play (min), Structured Activities (min), Outdoor Time (min), and Transitions & Routines (min).
- Adjust to meet your licensing requirements and developmental best practices for each age group.
How the result changes with Hours Per Day
| Hours Per Day | Free Play (minutes) | Structured Activities (minutes) | Outdoor Time (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 38 min | 32 min | 32 min |
| 4.85 | 87 min | 73 min | 73 min |
| 8.15 | 147 min | 122 min | 122 min |
| 11 | 198 min | 165 min | 165 min |
What each input means
- Age Group (1=Infant, 2=Toddler, 3=Preschool, 4=School-Age)
- Age group determines the balance between free play, structured learning, and outdoor time
- Group Size
- Number of children in the group for planning purposes
- Hours Per Day
- Total program hours per day
- Staff Count
- Number of teaching staff available for activity planning
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersAge Group (1=Infant, 2=Toddler, 3=Preschool, 4=School-Age) = 3, Group Size = 15, Hours Per Day = 8, Staff Count = 2 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Free PlayFree Play144 = 144
- Calculate Structured ActivitiesStructured Activities120 = 120
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