9:00 – 9:15

Arrival, Greetings, Informal conversation

9:15-10:00

Discovery time: Free choice among a variety of activities in the learning centers, all set up according to the weekly theme: literacy, reading, writing/listening, manipulatives, dramatic , cooking, science, sand/water, music, etc.

10:00-10:20

Clean up, wash hands and snack.

10:20-10:35

Circle time with music, stories and games to introduce the theme of the week and its concepts.

10:35-11:05

Project Time: Opportunities for children to choose between 2 projects to further explore the theme and sharpen specific skills.

11:05-11:25

Active Play (indoors or outdoors).   Use of equipment and games.

11:25-11:35

Quiet time and rest. Lying down and stretching out.  Listening to soft music, looking through books.

11:35-11:45

Story Time: using puppets, and/or props

11:45-12:00

Discussion of the day’s activities and planning for the next day.  Preparation for dismissal and greeting parents.