At this age, our teachers focus on encouraging their students to learn by respecting their work, bolstering their self-images, exploring their interests, marveling in their creativity and offering a child-centered classroom. Teachers are trained to help your child safely expand their horizons to seek out information, explore new territory and make sense of all they encounter. We make every effort build a love of learning in these classrooms.
In this classroom children learn to:
7:00am–8:30am -Arrival, free play, breakfast, table activities
8:30am–9:00am - Circle time (greetings, songs, daily plan)
9:00am–9:30am - Restroom break & handwashing
9:30am–10:00am - Reading & morning snack
10:00am–10:30am - Learning centers & guided play
10:30am–11:00am - Math
11:00am–11:30am -Small group activities / hands-on learning
11:30am–12:10pm - Restroom break & handwashing
12:10pm–12:45pm - Lunch
12:45pm–3:30pm - Wash hands, nap & quiet time (children wake up gradually)
3:30pm–3:45pm - Restroom break & handwashing
3:45pm–4:00pm - Afternoon snack
4:00pm–4:30pm - Outdoor recess / indoor play
4:30pm–5:00pm - Individual activities (fine motor, art, worksheets)
5:00pm–5:30pm - Free play, clean-up & dismissal