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Sample of Daily
Routine
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7:00-8:15 |
Arrival time / Playroom free play: table toys, puzzles,
books, occasional cartoons etc. |
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8:15-8:30 |
Tidy up and transition period |
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8:30-8:45 |
Snack, quiet activities |
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8:45-9:00 |
Washroom, Diaper Changes, tidy up, set up room for learning circle & activities |
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9:00-9:15 |
Learning Circle: days of the week, months, weather, count the
children, recognition of names, letters, numbers, language discussion period, theme, activities for the day |
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9:15-10:00 |
Creative activities: gluing, cutting, painting,
play-dough, crayons, chalk, and pencil work Cognitive and Manipulative: lacing
beads, matching and sorting puzzles, eye-hand coordination, play-dough, plasticine, scissors Discovery: block area, housekeeping area, sandbox, water play area, special interest area - measuring, magnets,
science shells, magnifying glass plant |
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10:00-11:00 |
Outside play (Rainy days: set up for gross motor activities) |
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11:00-11:15 |
Washroom, Diaper Changes |
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11:15-12:00 |
Lunch |
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12:00-2:30 |
Washroom, Diaper Changes, Rest Period/Nap time,
set up for afternoon activities **older children may not nap but will be asked to read a book or do a quiet activity so that
younger children are able to nap** |
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2:30-2:45 |
Wake-up, hair brushed, and washroom, Diaper Changes |
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2:45-3:15 |
Circle Time: finger plays, story, songs |
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3:15-3:30 |
Snack (transition period), set up for activities |
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3:30-4:30 |
Outside play (Rainy days: set up for gross motor activities
or structured play) |
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4:30-4:45 |
Washroom, Diaper Changes |
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4:45-5:00 |
Quiet activities: puzzles, games, books |
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5:00-5:40 |
Free play |
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5:40-5:55 |
Tidy up |
TYPES OF GROUP ACTIVITIES/ STRUCTURED PLAY or CREATIVE
TIME: circle time for songs/stories/games,
crafts, planting seeds, seasonal and holiday arts and crafts/games, puppet shows,
play dough, dress up etc.
*note: this is only a general guideline of your child's day; our schedule may vary
due to infants in care, children's wishes, special activity days, field trips, etc.
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