Guide Book

Your roadmap to joyful, play-based learning in family child care

The Rayz Kidz Guide Book is the foundational resource for bringing developmentally rich, mixed-age learning to life in your home-based program. Whether you’re new to play-based learning or looking to deepen your practice, this book offers clear, practical guidance tailored to the realities of family child care.

Inside, you’ll find:

• A deep dive into the Rayz Kidz curriculum philosophy and how children learn through play
• Step-by-step strategies for daily planning, routines, and flexible activity facilitation
• Tips for supporting mixed-age groups, infant care, and family engagement
• Guidance for observation, reflection, and connecting learning to early childhood standards

Designed with simplicity and impact in mind, the Guide Book equips educators with the confidence and tools to create meaningful learning experiences—without needing a rigid script.

Use it on its own or alongside the Rayz Kidz Curriculum Volumes I–III for a full year of playful, purposeful learning.