Younger Preschool (Three years-old by September 1st)
The younger preschool classroom has a class size of 14, with ages ranging 3 to 4 years. The class is designed to help children develop cognitive activities and language and social skills.
GOOD MORNING – greetings, communication with parents, activity areas set up and morning projects, structured free play. Classrooms are open between younger and older preschool.
9:30-10:00
CLEAN-UP and CIRCLETIME (choose “star of the day”) monthly or weekly theme discussion, finger plays, stories, experiments, teaching concepts, sharing time…
10:00-10:30
SNACK TIME – wash hands, eat snack, quiet book and puzzle time following snack
10:30-11:30
OUTSIDE PLAY – gym time, field play and walks
11:30-12:00
STORY (bathroom and handwashing)
12:00-12:45
LUNCH TIME
1:00-3:00
NAP TIME- two tape stories while resting on mats, quiet time, rest music and naps
3:00-3:30
WAKE UP- bathroom time, writing center and tabletop manipulatives
3:30-4:00
AFTERNOON SNACK
4:00-4:45
AFTERNOON CIRCLE - story and “All About Today” calendar
4:45-5:45
OUTSIDE and FREE PLAY (afternoon tabletop activities or projects)
