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.
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.
Younger Preschool Daily Schedule
| 8:00-9:30 | 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) |
| 5:45-6:00 | Clean up time and quiet stories |