How We Spend Our Day Together
7:30am
Welcome
Children are welcomed into class and settle into a big day of learning with quiet activities.
8:00am
Breakfast Time
Children wash their hands and enjoy a tasty and nutritious breakfast. We set up and clean up together at mealtime.
8:30am
Circle Time
We gather for a Bible story, songs, and a discussion about the learning themes that have sparked their interest throughout the week.
9:00am
Indoor Play & Guided Activity
Children are invited to engage in an activity that has been carefully designed to pique curiosity. This could be anything from building and using a pulley to creating paint from vegetables and fruits. Children may alternatively enjoy free play.
10:00am
Outdoor Play & Guided Activity
Children Are invited to explore a thoughtfully crafted activity designed for exploration and exercise. This may be something like building box forts or developing a letter-carrying system in the yard.
11:00am
Lunch Time
Children wash their hands and enjoy a tasty and nutritious lunch. We set up and clean up together at mealtime.
12:00pm
Nap & Rest
Our classroom is prepared for a time of peaceful rest. Gentle music may be played softly during this time. Children may play quietly by themselves if they do nap at this time.
2:30pm
Snack Time
Children enjoy a healthy snack to prepare for an afternoon of learning.
3:00pm
Outdoor Free Play
We go back outside for enjoy fresh air and exercise.
4:30pm
Story Time
We begin to wind down by reading a book (or two or three) together either indoors or outdoors.
5:00pm
Indoor Free Play/Pick-Up
Children choose an activity to enjoy individually or with friends while families arrive for pick-up. They help clean up the classroom space and say goodbye!
Routines That Teach Responsibility
Throughout the day, children wash their hands upon arrival and before and after meals. Diaper checks/changing and toileting occurs upon arrival and departure, before and after meals, after nap time, and as needed. Tidying up and meal time set-up and clean-up are done together.

