7:00 AM

Open Procedures: Teacher Preparation/ Planning

7:30 AM

Arrival/Attendance Sign-in/ Health Screening/Bathroom
Brush Teeth/Quiet Reading

8:30 AM

Quiet Activities
Children explore the various enrichment centers offered in their classroom.

9:15 AM

Bathroom
Children practice proper hygiene, handwashing.

9:30 AM

Bible Story Circle
Pledge, Praise & Prayer. Children gain practice in listening skills and increasing attention span ,sing songs, learn fingerplays, Sign-Language, and participate in flannel board activities.

9:45 AM

Drink/Snack
Toddlers sit at a child sized table and gain practice in eye-hand coordination and self-help skills through drinking from cups and feeding self.

10:00 AM

Outdoor Play
Children gain practice in large motor activities through running and climbing outside. Children play inside at centers if the weather is not conducive for outdoor activities.

10:30 AM

Class Time
Colors; Shapes; Animals
Children participate in a teacher directed writing, language, and math or science project geared towards problem solving or deductive reasoning. Children sing songs; participate in a learning activity, group games, and practice counting & language skills: Sign Language, Spanish

11:45 AM

Wash Hands/Prayer

12:00 PM

Lunch
Lunch is served in "family style." Children practice good table manners, and naming, passing and serving food. Children also learn what is considered appropriate and inappropriate table discussions. Daily clean-up is assigned and responsibilities shared for keeping our lunch area neat and clean. Recycling of paper and plastics teaches conservation of our resources for a better environment.

12:30 PM

Bathroom/Rest Time
Brush Teeth/Quiet Reading: Children wash their face and hands and brush their teeth after lunch. Set Up Mats: Children set out their own mats and blankets from home. Children not needing rest are offered quiet activities to do during this time.

2:00 PM

Individual Time
As children awaken, they are given quiet activities to do, or listen to stories. They may choose stories from the bookshelf that they wish the teacher to read. They may freely choose activities to explore.

2:30 PM
Alternate
M-W-F
T-TH

Enrichment Centers
Music/Computer/Spanish/Sign Language/Drama

3:00 PM

Bathroom/ Snack
Children may eat snacks anytime during this time period. A number sign is set up to tell them how many crackers, muffins, fruits or veggies they may take. They may pour their own beverage from a child-size pitcher. Children are encouraged to be independent and practice self-help skills.

3:30 PM

Outdoor Play
Children focus on large muscle and social skills. The concept of "taking turns" is practiced

4:30 PM

Debriefing: memory skills, review