It is vital for a young child to have a schedule and structure. Children feel more secure when they can predict what is going to happen during their day, and a schedule also allows children to better organize information and time.
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:00 am
Breakfast, Relax or Play- The dining room and both living rooms will be open during arrival time. Children can play with toys, or rest on a comfy couch if they need a little bit more time to wake up. School age children will have help to organize themselves to get ready for school.
7:45 am
Breakfast for all children. If a child does not want to eat this early, they may eat any time before 9:00am
9:00 am
Plan-do-review
Plan- Children will plan what activities they want to participate in during play time
Free play/Do- Children will choose their own games and activities. There will be a variety of toys, games, and activities available to the children geared toward enhancing their growth and development. Activities that are related to the unit and/or skills will be provided during this time as well.
9:40 am
Clean up and Review- Children will meet and share what they accomplished during play
9:50 am
Morning meeting/message board- Children will meet in the school room as a large group. Greeting, early literacy, math, unit activities, and more will be covered during this time.
10:20 am
Outside/Science/or Play (depending on weather)
10:45am
Morning Snack
11:00 am
Small group (literacy, math, or unit theme)
11:30 pm
Music and Movement
11:50
Literacy/departure for preschoolers
12:00pm
Wash up/lunch
1:00 pm
Children get ready for rest time.
Rest Time. All children are given a short rest period.
Nap / Rest time-Children will be separated in different areas based on rest time needs (children that go to sleep, children that rest, and children that rest and then need a quiet activity).
2:30 pm
Plan-do-review
3:45 pm
Snack
4:00 pm
Play/outside
4:30 pm
Homework
4:30 pm
Departure begins