| group time | A period during which children come together to participate in some specially planned activities, such as singing, storytelling, movement activities, or discussions. The content, duration, and frequency of group time (sometimes called "circle time") vary according to the children's age and developmental needs.
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| primary caregiving system | A caregiving system in which infants are divided up and assigned (in groups of three or four) to specific primary caregivers who are responsible for meeting their needs and record keeping. The goal of this approach is to promote closeness and attachment but not exclusivity. An important aspect of this system is that each child know and relate to other caregivers as well.
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| synchronous interaction | A coordinated interaction in which one person responds to the other in a timely way so that one response influences the next in a kind of rhythmic chain reaction that creates connections.
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| transitions | The passages between one place and another or one activity and another. Examples of transitions include arrivals and departures, cleanup time, and going outside. Transitions occur as often as children change activities either as a group or as individuals.
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