How many times per week do you do a structured crafty sort of activity? Is it one per day? I have a basic structure in my day where by I take the children out in the morning, then have lunch and free play, then an activity. But I'm all confused about what sort of activity I should be doing. My childminding development worker told me I should only be doing one observation every 6 weeks, so if that's the case can my activities be just general apart from the ones I plan specifically for an observation (I have 3 mindees so this would mean only 3 such activities per 6 weeks)?

Can the other activities just be planned from what the kids are currently showing interest in and any festivals etc? Do I have to do one a day?
Thanks.