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Daily Schedule for
Jenn's 3 PM Class
Spring Session 2010

12:30 - 12:45 Arrival & Discovery
As the children arrive at school, they are greeted by a teacher and accompanied to the classroom where they answer the "Question of the Day", put their belongings away, and wash their hands. The children are then able to freely explore the front of the classroom.

12:45 - 1:00 Discovery Time (extended)
After all the children have arrived and are settled in the classroom, the children will have additional time to discover new activities/materials and engage in focused activities with others.

1:00 - 1:20 Large Group
Large Group is a time when the children come together and participate in songs, games, and stories. This is also the time when we talk about our day and anything special that is going to happen.

1:20 - 1:40 Small Groups
Small groups allow children the opportunity to participate in small group activities where they will explore topics of interest with their peers and a teacher.
Special Activities or Gym Time
This period of time may also be used for special activities within the classroom or a time for the children to visit the gym.

1:40 - 2:15 Free Choice Time
During this time, the children are free to explore and choose what they would like to do in the classroom. They have the opportunity to play in different areas of the room, engage in a wide variety of activities and interact with peers. This is also a time for teachers to observe, support and facilitate the children's play and development.

2:15 - 2:40 Clean Up, Snack, Bathroom
Children are able to enjoy a small snack and engage in discussions with peers. Teachers will take notice of the children's interests, as well as facilitate conversations about current themes and upcoming events. This is also a time for the children to take a bathroom break before going outside to play.

2:40 - 3:15 Outdoor Activities
This is a time for the children to engage in large motor activities, freely explore the playground, and participate in outdoor games/activities.

3:15 - 3:30 Dismissal
Children from both afternoon classes will gather on the courtyard to play teacher-facilitated games, read stories, and sing songs. On rainy days, the children will be dismissed from the hallway just outside the classroom.

Daily Schedule for
Jenn's 3 PM Class
Beginning Winter Session 2010

12:30 - 12:45 Arrival & Outdoor Exploration
As the children arrive at school, they are greeted by a teacher and accompanied to the playground where they can freely explore daily outdoor activities.
(Gym Time when weather is not permitting)

12:45 - 1:05 Outdoor Directed Activities
This is a time to concentrate on science, math, language and creative arts during our discussions and activities outdoors. The outdoor curriculum will remain a focus as we extend these experiences and make connections with our indoor curriculum as well.

1:05 - 1:30 Transition to the Classroom
The class will transition from outdoors to the classroom. During this time, the children will change out of their outdoor clothing, put belongings in their cubbies, take a bathroom break, and wash their hands. The children may also spend this freely exploring the front areas of the classroom.

1:30 - 1:50 Large Group
Large Group is a time when the children come together and participate in songs, games, and stories. This is also the time when we talk about our day and anything special that is going to happen.

1:50 - 2:10 Small Groups
Small groups allow children the opportunity to participate in small group activities where they will explore topics of interest with their peers and a teacher.
Special Activities or Gym Time
This period of time may also be used for special activities within the classroom or a time for the children to use the gym in addition to their previous outdoor large motor time.

2:10 - 2:50 Free Choice Time
During this time, the children are free to explore and choose what they would like to do in the classroom. They have the opportunity to play in different areas of the room, engage in a wide variety of activities and interact with peers. This is also a time for teachers to observe, support and facilitate the children's play and development.

2:50 - 3:15 Clean Up & Snack
Children are able to enjoy a small snack and engage in discussions with peers. Teachers will take notice of the children's interests, as well as facilitate conversations about current themes and upcoming events.

3:15 - 3:30 Dismissal
Children will gather their belongings and get ready to go home. The teachers will read stories and sing songs with the children as they are dismissed from the hallway just outside the classroom.

12:45 - 1:05 Large group
Large group is a time when the children come together and participate in songs, games and stories. This is also the time when we talk about our day and anything special that is going to happen.

1:05 - 1:35 Gym time / Large Motor Time
The children have the opportunity to participate in gross motor activities. In the gym they challenge their muscle strength, balance, coordination and risk taking abilities through both self and teacher directed activities.

1:35 - 2:30 Free choice time
During this time children are free to decide what they want to do in the classroom. They have the opportunity to play in different areas of the room, engage in a wide variety of activities and interact with peers. This is also a time for teachers to observe, support and facilitate the children's play and development.

2:30 - 2:50 Snack time
Children are able to enjoy a small snack and talk with each other about what is of current interest to them. Teachers will take notice of interests, and also facilitate conversations about current themes and upcoming events.

2:50 - 3:30 Outside time and departure
Children have a chance to play outside on the playground before going home. Depending on the weather, the children will be dismissed from the front of the building or from the hallway in front of the classroom.

Alternative schedule for small group days

1:35 - 2:30 Free choice time/ open snack On days when we have small groups, snack will be offered during free choice time. Children filter in and out of free choice to snack.

2:30 - 2:50 Small group time
Small groups allow children the opportunity to participate in small group activities where they will explore topics of interest with a teacher.

2:50 - 3:30 Outside time and departure
Children have a chance to play outside on the playground before going home. Depending on the weather, the children will be dismissed from the front of the building, or from the hallway in front of the classroom.

Abbreviated Daily Schedule for
Nyna's 3 PM class
2009-2010

12:30- 12:50 Arrival and discovery time

12:50 - 1:05 Large Group

1:05 - 1:15 Gym

1:15 - 2:00 Free play

2:00 - 2:20 Snack

2:20 - 2:30 Outside time and departure