Daily Schedule

Please note:  This schedule will be used only as a guide.  If it is found that an activity is going particularly well then another activity may be postponed for another time.

Arrival: Free play time and breakfast (free play time allows the child to do as he/she wishes, this will help to develop social skill, sharing and develop friendships)

Morning Snack:  Served at 9:00am

Morning Circle: 9:30am The children will gather together in a circle to greet one another good morning, sing songs and take turns reviewing the monthly calendar.  We will also review with them the schedule and activities for the day.

Art Projects: This may be a on-going activity, doing a little more each day.  We will have activities focused on seasons, local events, holidays, and special events in the children’s lives, Ie. a family member’s birthday.  This will help develop personal expression, creativity and fine motor skills. 

Clean-Up Time: The children will learn to pick up after themselves and how to work together to achieve a common goal.  It will also teach pride and responsibility for their actions.  

Outdoor Play: Weather permitting.

Lunch:  Served at 11:45am.  The meals will be homemade and prepared according to the Canada Food Guide.  The children will recite a short ‘meal poem’ to give thanks before eating.  We will promote table manners, including please and thank you and excusing yourself from the table.

Quiet Time:  12:30pm Nap or rest for tired little ones.  The older children can have the choice of reading, working on a puzzle or drawing quietly.

Afternoon Circle: Stories and songs.  Also, the children will talk about the afternoon's activities, such as; art, games and theme activities. 

Afternoon Snack: Served at 3:00pm

Outdoor Play: Weather permitting.  We will try and finish each day outside.