8:00: Arrival

Children hang up coats; take drink out of their bag and place in cubby. Children can pick a center to join.

8:00- 8:50: Learning Centers

Children choose from among these centers:

• Block center
• Dramatic play
• Art table
• Sensory table
• Sand table
• Activity table
• Book corner

The teacher may also work with small groups of children on specific skills/activities at various centers, as well as having “floor time” with the children.

8:50-9:00: Clean Up Time

Children assist the teachers in putting materials away.

9:00-9:10: Bathroom Break

Toileting and hand washing

9:10-9:25/11:25 – 11:40: Snack Time

Children and teachers share a healthy snack and conversation.  Everyone assists in cleaning up.

9:25-9:35: Story Time and Religion / Goodbye Meeting

Teacher reads a story to the whole class. Teacher leads children in Bible story, songs and/or fingerplays. Goodbye prayer and goodbye song

9:35-10:00: Gross Motor Activities

Children play outdoors in fenced-in play yard, weather permitting.  If outdoor play is not possible, children will use the indoor play equipment or participate in other movement activities.

10:00: Dismissal      

Children are dismissed outside.