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Daily Schedule for Elizabeth's PM Class
(Shortened Day Schedule)

12:30- 12:50 Arrival and discovery time
12:50 - 1:05 Large Group
1:05 - 1:45 Free Play
1:45 - 1:55 Gym
2:00 - 2:20 Snack
2:20 - 2:30 Outside time and departure

Daily Schedule for Elizabeth's PM Class - 2012-2013
*This schedule does not include Small Groups, which will start during week 4 or 5 of this session.
11:45-12:30 Teacher Preparation of Environment and Discussion

12:30-12:55 Children's Arrival and Discovery Time
12:55-1:10 Large Group

1:10-2:05 Activity Time and Clean Up

2:05-2:20 Gym Time/Large Motor Time

2:20-2:40 Hand Washing and Whole Group Snack

2:40-3:15 Dress for Outdoor Play and Outdoor Play on the Playground

3:15-3:30 Pick-up and End of Day Story Reading

3:30-5:00 Teacher Clean Up and Discussion

Daily Schedule for Elizabeth's PM Class

*This schedule does not include Small Groups, which will start during week 4 or 5 of this session.

11:45-12:30 Teacher Preparation of Environment and Discussion


12:30-12:55 Children's Arrival and Discovery Time

As children arrive at school they are greeted by a teacher and accompanied to the classroom where they put their belongings away and wash their hands. The children are then able to freely explore the front half of the classroom, which includes the art center, sensory table, science center, library, writing center, dramatic play, caves, clay, and manipulatives.


12:55-1:10 Large Group

The whole class comes together to share music, movement, literature, and other community building activities. We will also discuss any new information pertaining to classroom interests, activities, or projects.


1:10-2:05 Activity Time and Clean Up

Children are free to play in the learning centers throughout the room, engage in specific activities, and interact with peers. Teachers observe, facilitate, and support children's play and development during this time.


2:05-2:20 Gym Time/Large Motor Time

Children participate in both self- and teacher-directed activities that challenge their muscle strength, balance, coordination, and risk taking abilities.

2:20-2:40 Hand Washing and Whole Group Snack

Children talk with each other and with teachers while enjoying a small snack. Teachers will take notice of interests, and will also facilitate conversations about current topics/themes and upcoming events.


2:40-3:15 Dress for Outdoor Play and Outdoor Play on the Playground

Children are encouraged to freely explore the playground and participate in group games and activities. The outdoor environment is intentionally set up to incorporate the children's play preferences while providing motor challenges.


3:15-3:30 End of Day Story Reading an
d Pick-up
Children will assemble in the hallway just outside the classroom to read stories and sing songs until parents/families arrive. Children will be brought to their cars for departure.


3:30-5:00 Teacher Clean Up and Discussion

11:30-12:30 Teacher Preparation of Environment and Discussion

12:30-1:10 Children's Arrival and Outdoor Play on the Playground
As children arrive at school they are greeted by a teacher and accompanied to the playground. Children are encouraged to freely explore the playground and participate in group activities, such as sledding and games. The outdoor environment is intentionally set up to incorporate the children's play preferences while providing motor challenges.

1:10-1:35 Transition to the Classroom and Discovery Time
Returning from outside, the children put their belongings away and wash their hands. The children are then able to freely explore the front half of the classroom, which includes the art center, sensory table, science center, library, writing center, dramatic play, caves, clay, and manipulatives.

1:35-1:50 Large Group
The whole class comes together to share music, movement, literature, and puppets. We will also discuss any new information pertaining to classroom interests, activities, or projects.

1:50-2:35 Activity Time and Clean Up
Children are free to play in the learning centers throughout the room, engage in specific activities, and interact with peers. Teachers observe, facilitate, and support children's play and development during this time.

2:35-2:50 Handwashing and Whole Group Snack
Children talk with each other and with teachers while enjoying a small snack. Teachers will take notice of interests, and will also facilitate conversations about current topics/themes and upcoming events.

2:50-3:05 Gym Time/Large Motor Time
Children participate in both self- and teacher-directed activities that challenge their muscle strength, balance, coordination, and risk taking abilities.

3:05-3:15 End of Day Prep
Children will assemble their belongings and get ready to leave for the day.

3:15-3:30 Pick-up and End of Day Story Reading
Children will assemble in the hallway just outside the classroom to read stories and sing songs until parents/families arrive. Children will be brought to their cars for departure.

3:30-5:00 Teacher Clean Up and Discussion

Daily Schedule for Elizabeth's PM Class

*This schedule does not include Small Groups, which will start during week 4 or 5 of this session.

11:45-12:30 Teacher Preparation of Environment and Discussion

12:30-12:55 Children's Arrival and Discovery Time

As children arrive at school they are greeted by a teacher and accompanied to the classroom where they put their belongings away and wash their hands. The children are then able to freely explore the front half of the classroom, which includes the art center, sensory table, science center, library, writing center, dramatic play, caves, clay, and manipulatives.

12:55-1:10 Large Group

The whole class comes together to share music, movement, literature, and other community building activities. We will also discuss any new information pertaining to classroom interests, activities, or projects.

1:10-2:05 Activity Time and Clean Up

Children are free to play in the learning centers throughout the room, engage in specific activities, and interact with peers. Teachers observe, facilitate, and support children's play and development during this time.

2:05-2:20 Gym Time/Large Motor Time

Children participate in both self- and teacher-directed activities that challenge their muscle strength, balance, coordination, and risk taking abilities.
2:20-2:40 Handwashing and Whole Group Snack

Children talk with each other and with teachers while enjoying a small snack. Teachers will take notice of interests, and will also facilitate conversations about current topics/themes and upcoming events.

2:40-3:15 Dress for Outdoor Play and Outdoor Play on the Playground

Children are encouraged to freely explore the playground and participate in group games and activities. The outdoor environment is intentionally set up to incorporate the children's play preferences while providing motor challenges.

3:15-3:30 Pick-up and End of Day Story Reading

Children will assemble in the hallway just outside the classroom to read stories and sing songs until parents/families arrive. Children will be brought to their cars for departure.

3:30-5:00 Teacher Clean Up and Discussion