Novi Cooperative Preschool
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3's Daily Schedule

What to expect for your 3 year old's day
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9:15 - 9:30
Arrival / Free Play
Allows children an easy opportunity to enter the classroom, greet others and get ready for the day. This period gives the children time to get excited for day and become comfortable saying goodbye.
9:30 - 9:45
Circle Time
Children find a spot on the rug where they learn and discuss the theme for the day. Planned activities for the day are also introduced. Circle time allows the development of communication and social skills including listening, turn-taking & body/space awareness. Children may also learn about weather and seasons, count with the calendar, and be assigned a job for the day which encourages responsibility.

9:45 - 10:40
Projects / Discovery Time
Children are free to explore any or all of the centers open for the day. Centers may include science/math, sand/water table, playdough, housekeeping/dramatic play, climber, blocks, writing, manipulatives, and art. Chosen activities help to develop fine motor skills, ability to follow directions, and creativity. Children will also be developing decision making skills, and social skills such as taking turns, playing cooperatively, problem solving and conflict resolution.
10:40 - 10:45
Clean Up
To teach responsibility, teamwork, and caring for one’s belongings.

10:45 - 11:00
Circle Time
Children are engaged in songs, finger plays, stories and movement games. Show & Tell activities may also occur. This time helps develop self- confidence while reinforcing listening skills.


11:00 - 11:20
Snack Time
Reinforces manners and nutrition and helps develop social skills.

11:20 - 11:40
Outside Play
To increase social interaction, good sportsmanship, large motor skills and FUN! If weather does not permit, we will have music and movement inside.
11:40 - 11:45
Dismissal
Children gather their belongings & wait for dismissal as we review our day and sing our closing song.
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  • What is a Co-Op?
    • A Co-op Defined
    • Benefits
    • Daily Classroom Duties
    • Fundraising
    • Member Requirements
    • Parent Jobs
  • Our Programs
    • Play-based Learning
    • 2 Year-Old Parent-Tot
    • Multi-age Program
  • About Us
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Policies
    • Novi Co-Op Brochure
  • Applications & Forms
  • FAQs
  • Tuition Payment & Donations
  • School Calendar
  • Useful Links
  • Contact Us