Daily Schedule

Note: the above daily schedule is a representation only and may vary from classroom to classroom due to students’ age differences and needs.

The school day is divided into blocks of time to accommodate for:

Free Play
- a morning choice of interest to the child which develops personal responsibility (who to play with, and what to play with) and encourages social development.

Morning Circle
- an informative pre-view of the day ahead including theme related readings, calendar exploration and letter introduction

Language Workshop
- encourages fine motor skills by sharing children’s life-experiences on paper through drawings, writing and re-telling
- involves various word games and pictionary activities to enhance vocabulary knowledge and develop communication skills

Recess
- essential to social development and enables regular physical activity, over-all motor coordination and body awareness while acquiring physical confidence

Centers
- rotational small-group gatherings related to themes through math, art, language studies and social sciences motivating children to explore, discover and solidify their understanding of the themes and concepts currently studied

Music and Movement / Story Time
- encourages children to sing, dance and express themselves in a whole class environment as well as learn new songs, rhymes and poems through re-enactment and story telling

Math / Science Exploration
- a hands–on approach to number review, concept development and science experiments through individual discovery and whole group discussions

Art
- creative use of a variety of materials to make discoveries about textures, colors, shapes and patterns while developing fine motor skills and encouraging creativity and imagination

Afternoon Activities
- emphasizes fun through a variety of activities: puppet house theater, role playing, art projects, cooking, music, science, dance, judo and ceramics