quiet time
/ˈkwaɪ.ət taɪm/ · qui·et time
noun
- A period of silence or calm, often designated for personal reflection, prayer, or reading. She set aside an hour of quiet time each evening to meditate.
- A scheduled break, especially in schools or childcare settings, during which children engage in restful or low‑key activities. The classroom’s quiet time allows students to read or draw without distraction.
Did you know? The phrase "quiet time" became especially popular in mid‑20th‑century American schools as a structured reading period, and it remains a staple in many early‑education curricula.