Gentle and loving first school experience for older 2’s and young 3’s
Focus on social-emotional and spiritual development with very gentle introduction to school readiness
Teacher to student ratio of 1:5
Classes offered Wed/Fri 8:00-10:00AM
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:
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.