A play-based kindergarten readiness program for 2 to 5 year olds

41671 Ten Mile Road Novi, MI 48375 ♥ (248) 349-3223 ♥ www.novipreschool.com

Pre-K Daily Schedule

9:00-9:15	Greeting	Allows children an easy opportunity to enter the classroom, greet others, and get ready for their day.

9:15-9:30	Circle Time	Allows the development of communication and social skills including listening, turn taking & body/space awareness. Children find a spot on the rug where they learn and discuss the theme for the day. Planned activities for the day are introduced, and children are given the opportunity to share thoughts, ideas and information with their peers.

9:30-9:45	Small Groups	Children explore, experiment, create, and problem solve with materials selected by the teacher. Teachers are able to facilitate and extend the learning of individual students.

9:45-10:40	Discovery Time	Develops decision-making, social, sharing, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills. Chosen activities also help to develop fine motor skills (cutting, object manipulation), sequencing, ability to follow multi-step directions, and creativity. 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. Small groups may be used during this time for specialized learning opportunities.

10:40-10:50	Clean Up	Teaches responsibility, teamwork, and caring for one’s belongings.

10:50-11:10	Circle Time	Develops self- confidence, and concepts including patterns, rhyming & rhythm while reinforcing listening skills. Children are engaged in songs, finger plays, and stories. Show & Tell or Calendar activities may also occur.

11:10-11:25	Snack	Reinforces manners and nutrition concepts and further develops social skills.

11:30-11:50	Outside Play	Increases social interaction, good sportsmanship, large motor skills and FUN! If weather does not permit – we will have music and movement inside.

11:55-12:00	Dismissal	Strengthens memory and communication skills by reviewing the day. Children gather their belongings, sing our closing song & wait for dismissal.