Day in the Life of a Language in Action Preschooler
This is an example of the framework for a typical day. The children's individual personalities, particular interests and group dynamics influence the activities for each particular group.
8:00 – 9:00 Morning Extended Care - Inside/Outside Free Play
Riding equipment, sand and water play, climbing structures, large motor activities, dramatic play, housekeeping, painting, arts/crafts.
9:00 – 9:10 Morning Drop-Off
9:10 – 9:30 Sensory and Table Top Activities
9:30 – 10:00 Morning Circle
Greetings, Calendar, “Morning Check-Ins”, Music & Movement, Lesson of the Day, birthdays, weather, stories, flannelboard, fingerplays, puppets, music & movement, overview of morning art project.
10:00 – 11:00 Morning Rotations of Daily Art Project and Skills Stations
Age appropriate skills in the areas of language, literacy, fine motor skills, academic readiness, hand-eye coordination, table games, art activities, nature, and seasonal projects, theme/unit study.
11:00 – 11:20 Outside Playtime
11:20 – 11:30 Wash up!
11:30 – 12:00 Family Style Lunch – parents pack lunch
12:00 – 12:30 Group Meeting - alphabet circle, story time, felt board, fingerplays, and puppets.
8:00 – 9:00 Morning Extended Care - Inside/Outside Free Play
Riding equipment, sand and water play, climbing structures, large motor activities, dramatic play, housekeeping, painting, arts/crafts.
9:00 – 9:10 Morning Drop-Off
9:10 – 9:30 Sensory and Table Top Activities
9:30 – 10:00 Morning Circle
Greetings, Calendar, “Morning Check-Ins”, Music & Movement, Lesson of the Day, birthdays, weather, stories, flannelboard, fingerplays, puppets, music & movement, overview of morning art project.
10:00 – 11:00 Morning Rotations of Daily Art Project and Skills Stations
Age appropriate skills in the areas of language, literacy, fine motor skills, academic readiness, hand-eye coordination, table games, art activities, nature, and seasonal projects, theme/unit study.
11:00 – 11:20 Outside Playtime
11:20 – 11:30 Wash up!
11:30 – 12:00 Family Style Lunch – parents pack lunch
12:00 – 12:30 Group Meeting - alphabet circle, story time, felt board, fingerplays, and puppets.
Dismissal of morning children
12:30 – 1:00 Quiet time for non-nappers 12:30 – 2:00 Naptime (time varies according to need)
Non-nappers and nappers will have a snack before continuing with afternoon activities according to their individual needs.
Non-nappers and nappers will have a snack before continuing with afternoon activities according to their individual needs.
Afternoon Program
1:00 – 1:10 Afternoon Drop-Off
1:10 – 1:30 Outside Sensory Activities and Large Gross Motor Playtime
1:30 – 2:30 Afternoon Rotations of Art Project and Skills Stations
Age appropriate skills in the areas of language, literacy, fine motor skills, academic readiness, hand-eye coordination, table games, art activities, nature, and seasonal projects, theme/unit study. Morning students have the opportunity to select new activities or revisit activities.
2:30 – 3:00 Group Meeting
Weather, Calendar, “Afternoon Check-Ins”, Music & Movement, Lesson of the Day, Sharing Time
1:10 – 1:30 Outside Sensory Activities and Large Gross Motor Playtime
1:30 – 2:30 Afternoon Rotations of Art Project and Skills Stations
Age appropriate skills in the areas of language, literacy, fine motor skills, academic readiness, hand-eye coordination, table games, art activities, nature, and seasonal projects, theme/unit study. Morning students have the opportunity to select new activities or revisit activities.
2:30 – 3:00 Group Meeting
Weather, Calendar, “Afternoon Check-Ins”, Music & Movement, Lesson of the Day, Sharing Time
Dismissal of school day children
3:10 – 3:30 Wash up and Tea Time
3:30 – 4:00 Outdoor Play – free choice and organized games
4:00 - 4:30 Closing Circle - alphabet circle, story time, felt board, fingerplays, and puppets.
4:30 - 5:30 Afternoon Extended Care - Inside or Outside Free Play
This is a general guideline. Schedule of different age groups may vary and subject to change at teachers discretion.
3:30 – 4:00 Outdoor Play – free choice and organized games
4:00 - 4:30 Closing Circle - alphabet circle, story time, felt board, fingerplays, and puppets.
4:30 - 5:30 Afternoon Extended Care - Inside or Outside Free Play
This is a general guideline. Schedule of different age groups may vary and subject to change at teachers discretion.
