Daily Routine
Daily Schedule
This schedule is made to be easily manipulated depending on how many children are in class that day.
8:00-9:00 A.M- Greeting/ Free Play
9:00-9:30 A.M- Bathroom, wash up, Snack Time
9:30- 10:00- Large Group
10:00-10:30- Small Group
10:30-11:00 Free Play
11:00-11:15- Clean up then Bathroom
11:15-12:00- Outside Time
12:00- 12:45- Lunch Time
12:45-1:00- Bathroom
1:00-3:00- Nap Rest Time
3:00-3:30- Bathroom, Wash Up, Snack Time
3:30- 4:00- Large group
4:00-5:00- Free play/ outside
5:00-6:00 Free play Departure
Small Groups: Children explore, experiment, play with materials, together with the teacher, and discuss what they are doing as part of an activity planned by the teacher based on their interests and development. Every child explores and uses the same materials differently.
Large Groups: Children and teachers participate in activities such as music and movement, interactive storytelling, and other shared experiences. In addition to making choices, children are often given opportunities to lead.
Outside Play: The children go outside every day. Outside is a place where children can get exercise, play with other children, and develop skills outside the classroom. Classrooms go outside daily it's not safe or the weather doesn't permit.
Transition Time (including arrival and departure): Children need transitional times (including arrivals and departures). Daily routines are important for children since they anticipate them and they need consistency. Whenever possible, the same person should drop off and pick up every day at the same time. In the event that you are unable to do so, establish a routine before you leave the house to help your child feel safe. Students are kept engaged and interruptions are minimized during these times by teachers planning meaningful learning experiences.
Eating and rest time: Brain development requires nutritious meals and proper sleep. Children are encouraged to serve themselves, pour milk, wipe up spills, as well as develop self-help skills during meals. The teachers eat with the children and have meaningful conversations. We will provide all children with a crib, cot, or mat that they can sleep on. Families are welcome to provide their children with a small blanket. Large blankets or pillows should not be sent. If your child needs other rest items, speak with his or her teacher. If you send an item to school, please label it. Every week, family-owned rest items will be sent home for washing. The purpose of rest time is to nap or do quiet, solitary activities. Children who are not sleepy are offered quiet time activities such as reading on their cot