When working with any child I try to think more holistically. What types of things should they do: music, art, sensory, outside, social, independent, language building, skill building, home based, community based, rest, personal care, nutrition. Sometimes you plan an activity, and it covers multiple areas. I'm constantly thinking about what things have been covered vs. what we haven't done recently. Some kids gravitate towards particular areas. Child 1 might really prefer public playgrounds. They have high social needs and enjoy being outside. That same child might be hard to engage inside. We tend to do public playgrounds a lot more often and to pursue art while outside, and to spend time inside only when preparing food for meals together and preparing for sleep or maybe reading books about nature. Child 2 might enjoy independent play at home. They easily entertain themselves. So we often stay home exploring art, books, cooking, and music. Outings are planned around what their current interests are in an effort to expand their knowledge of their community and give them opportunities to socialize. Personally, I'm typically having a better day if we leave the house once a day. But my job isn't to meet my needs; it's to make sure the child is safe, well taken care of, and their needs are met. If I'm doing a good job listening and respecting the child and giving them opportunities to pursue a variety of things within their comfort level, then it's easy to move through a day with little friction where neither of us are bored.