Bell Schedules

A bell schedule specifies the start time and duration of one or more instructional periods on each day of a day pattern. A consistent daily schedule and step-by-step routines give children a predictable day. A Bell Schedule helps children:

• Feel in control of their environment
• Feel safe, secure, and comfortable
• Know what is happening now and what comes next
• Know how to do an activity or task
• Engage in learning

Just like adults, children feel more confident and secure when their daily activities are predictable and familiar.