Daily Schedule
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
ARRIVALS
9:15AM - 10:00 AM
FIRST CIRCLE
10:00 AM -
FIRST CIRCLE
Arriving in the Happy Hall area the students are organizing their things (backpacks, lunches and putting on indoor shoes) then proceed to washing their hands, then to the classroom where circle time takes place.
Welcoming Circle is to recognize each child as a member of the community, to welcome them back to the community each day, and to provide a platform to share what they value or want to express at the start of their joining. MORE
EDUCATION EXPLORATION (FREE CHOICE)
Children move about the classroom on their own in the prepared environment that has been meticulously organized for them. They may move about the classroom choosing the materials that interest them. They may work in groups or choose to work alone. There are two teachers in the environment at all times. One teacher is usually presenting to a group of children or helping one child and the other teacher is floating in the environment. If a child seeks direction, then it is given.
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
SECOND CIRCLE | STORY TIME
12:10 PM - 12:35 PM LUNCH
12:35 PM - 1:00 PM
OUTDOOR EXPLORATION | DISMISAL
This time of day takes place in the Heartwood Room. Most of the time, this is a 30 minute story telling block. The story will relate to the curriculum, theme, message or interpersonal lesson. Special requests from students are welcomed and accommodated. Second Circle also is a time where we might introduce dramatic play.
Students set up there placemats and retrieve their lunches from the
The last period of each day, weather permitting, is spent outside. Although throughout the day, we may utilize the outdoor classrooms, this period is for students to explore the abundant opportunities available to them
and satisfy their curiosity.
