Daily Schedule & Calendar"A child benefits from structure and routine both in and outside of the classroom."
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Daily Schedule
Arrival & Name Recognition 7:50-8:30 Children find their nametags on the table, practice writing their names then grab an activity bag. Breakfast 8:30-9:00 Children are provided with breakfast items unless specific requests or allergies restrict their diets. Teachers sit down with the children to help promote a “family style” atmosphere. Large Group 9:00-9:20 Children participate in activities lead by teachers with their peers. This time includes music and movement, listening and following direction activities and games. At the end of Large Group, child make a PLAN for Inside Choice Time Small Group 9:20-9:35 Children are separated into developmentally-appropriate groups. During this time individualized curriculum can be practiced and assessed. Inside Choice Time 9:35-10:35 Interest areas are open for children’s participation; the children will DO their plans. These areas include sensory, writing, fine motor, gross motor, science, math, dramatic play and language activities. At the end of Inside Choice Time the children will REVIEW the choices they made. Outside Choice Time*** 10:35-11:35 Children participate in outdoor play. While supervising activities, the teachers engage in play with the children. Lunch 11:35-12:35 Children are provided with lunch items unless specific requests or allergies restrict their diets. Teachers sit down with the children to help promote a “family style” atmosphere. Rest Time 12:35-1:35 Children nap/rest during this time. Children who wake early from rest or who do not nap can participate in quiet table choices. Cot Clean-Up/Quiet Choices 1:35-1:50 Children that are already up will continue to participate in quiet table choices and the other children will join as they wake up. Large Group 1:50-2:05 Children participate in activities lead by teachers with their peers. This time includes music and movement, listening and following direction activities and games. At the end of Large Group, child make a PLAN for Inside Choice Time Outside Choice Time*** 2:05-3:00 Children participate in outdoor play. While supervising activities, the teachers engage in play with the children Snack & Departure 3:00-3:10 Children are provided with snack items unless specific requests or allergies restrict their diet. ***If weather permits; if it feels like 24 degrees or below (with the wind chill factor) we will NOT be going outside. The children will be participating in gross motor activities inside. |
Preschool Calendar
Reminder No School on Fridays for Preschool Only September September 4-6: Early Child Screening September 10-13: Home Visits September 17th: First Day of School (Mon-Thurs 8:10-3:20) September: Picture Day TBD October November November 6th: No School for Students, Professional Development (PD) for Teachers. November 19th: Dentist R Us November 21-23: No School Thanksgiving Break. November 29-30 No School Preschool Only PD for teachers-Michigan Collaborative Conference December December 13-14: Parent Teacher Conferences, No School for Students. During School Hours Only. December 24– January 4: No School: Winter Break January January 21st: No School: Martin Luther King Day January 23rd – 25th: Early Dismissal: Tuesday: 10:35 am, Wednesday 11:55 am, and Thursday 10:35 am. February February 4th: No School for Students, Professional Development for Teachers February 18th: No School: Mid-Winter Break. March March 7-8: Parent Teacher Conferences, No School for Students. During School Hours Only. March 21st: Dr. Seuss Night April April 1-6: Spring Break April 11th: No School: PD for Teachers, MIAEYC Conference. May May 6-9: Home Visit #2 No School: You will need to sign up with your teacher. Home Visits are during school hours only. May 27th: No School: Memorial Break June June 5th: Last Day of Preschool (Full Day) |