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8:30-9:30 Arrival , Set up and Settling in
9:45- Morning Meeting
We meet, discuss
and plan our day together. Friends get a
chance to find out what teachers have planned and make special requests for
activities. We collectively discuss a topic, choose a story or sing songs as
well.
10:00-11:30 Inside and Outside Exploration
and small group study time
Children choose
from a variety of invitations and large group activities.
All learning areas
are open. As needed and appropriate, children gather to discuss, research, or
journal about emergent topics or extending morning exploration with literature,
drama, or games. Snack is a choice
activity during this time. Mini-clean up
happens before transition to circle time.
11:45 Morning Circle
Stories, songs and
discussions that reflect the days play and current interests... often shared
planning with the children.
12:15-1:00 Lunch and after lunch active play
Gather together for
our family style lunch meal.
1:15-3:00 Pre-K Small Group and Nap Time
Non nappers, school
age kinders and pre-k spend individualized learning time with teachers. Group art exploration, responsive journaling
and science experiments often take place during this small group study time.
2:45 Wake Up and Good-Byes for Morning
Friends
3:00 School Age Arrivals/ Extended Care
begins
3:15 Afternoon Snack and Afternoon Meeting
Gather in solarium
for family style snack. Then gather for planning session, peacemaking session
or study discussion time.
3:45-4:45 Afternoon art, cooking, science
and active play. Great time for buddy activities and free play.
4:45-6:00 Clean up, stories or writing, last
snack and Goodbyes.
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