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4's Daily Schedule

9:00 - 9:10
Greeting

Allows children an easy opportunity to enter the classroom, greet others and get ready for the day.

9:10 - 9:25
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. Children are given the opportunity to share thoughts, ideas and information with their peers. Circle time allows the development of communication and social skills including listening, turn-taking & body/space awareness.

9:25 - 10:15
Projects / Discovery Time

Children are able to complete the daily theme-centered activities as well as explore other classroom centers including: blocks, dramatic play and dress-up, cars and trucks, texture, reading center and science center. Chosen activities help to develop fine motor skills (cutting, object manipulation), sequencing, ability to follow multi-step directions, and creativity. Discovery time also develops decision making, social skills, sharing, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Small groups may be used during this time for specialized learning opportunities.

10:15 - 10:25
Clean Up

To teach responsibility, teamwork, and caring for one’s belongings.

10:25 - 10:45
Circle Time

Children are engaged in songs, finger plays, and stories. Show & tell or calendar activities may also occur. This time helps develop self-confidence, and concepts including patterns, rhyming and rhythm while reinforcing listening skills.

10:45 - 11:05
Snack

Reinforces manners and nutrition. Helps develop social skills.

11:05 - 11:25
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.

11:25 - 11:30
Dismissal

Children gather their belongings & wait for dismissal.

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