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Daily Schedule
 
This is an idea of how a day might develop but it is not a schedule that is strictly followed, I feel it is important to have some flexibility and allow for changes depending on the children.

Sample of Daily Routine

7:00-8:15

Arrival time / Playroom free play: table toys, puzzles, books, occasional cartoons etc.

8:15-8:30

Tidy up and transition period

8:30-8:45

Snack, quiet activities

8:45-9:00

Washroom, Diaper Changes, tidy up, set up room for learning circle & activities

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

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

10:00-11:00

Outside play (Rainy days: set up for gross motor activities)

11:00-11:15

Washroom, Diaper Changes

11:15-12:00

Lunch

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**

2:30-2:45

Wake-up, hair brushed, and washroom, Diaper Changes

2:45-3:15

Circle Time: finger plays, story, songs

3:15-3:30

Snack (transition period), set up for activities

3:30-4:30

Outside play (Rainy days: set up for gross motor activities or structured play)

4:30-4:45

Washroom, Diaper Changes

4:45-5:00

Quiet activities: puzzles, games, books

5:00-5:40

Free play

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.