In this class, your child will learn the beginnings of Montessori lessons and work cycles, which include basic motor coordination, independence, and language development. Rather than a classroom, this is a nurturing social community where young children experience and learn to participate in a cooperative group. During their time in this class, we will gauge their interest and introduce the concept of using the potty, and help them develop other skills of independence that will prepare them to eventually transition to the older, Primary class.
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Our Daily Schedule
7:30-9:30 Morning Arrival/ Work Cycle/Themed Art: Children place their belongings in their cubbies, wash their hands, and then choose their first work.
9:30-10:00 Snack/Potty: Children eat a nutritious snack of a fruit or vegetable, a grain, and a protein. Water or milk is offered during each snack time. Teachers prepare students’ plates for snack time and sit with students to display good manners and healthy eating habits. Potty time will begin as children are finishing up snack. Diapers are changed every 2 hours (or more often as needed). Children who are potty training will be given frequent potty reminders.
10:00-10:30 Circle Time: At circle time, we will greet each other, sing a few songs, and discuss our weekly circle time theme.
10:30-11:30 Outside/Gym: Our class goes out to the playground for free play, and sometimes the students and teachers choose to play organized races and games. Several small groups are taken inside to allow those who use the bathroom do so. Children will use the gym for gross motor activities if weather does not permit comfortable outside play.
11:30-12:00 Lunchtime: Students eat a nutritious meal prepared by their parents. Children’s lunch boxes are opened by the teachers and transferred to a plate when necessary. Teachers eat with the students in order to model good manners and healthy eating habits. Water or milk is offered at each meal.
12:00-12:30 Potty Time: Diapers are changed every 2 hours (or more often as needed). Children who are potty training will be given frequent potty reminders.
12:30-2:30 Naptime: Teachers pat the backs of children who are tired as they fall asleep. Children are not required to nap, but they are encouraged to rest for at least 45 minutes. After that time, they are permitted to engage in quiet activities such as playdoh, reading, and art. As children wake up, they will use the bathroom or are changed.
2:30-3:00 Snack/Potty: As children wake up from nap, they receive a clean diaper/use the bathroom and their hands are washed for snack. Children eat a nutritious snack of a fruit or vegetable, a grain, and a protein. Water or milk is offered during each snack time. Teachers prepare students’ plates for snack time and sit with students to display good manners and healthy eating habits.
3:00-4:00 Afternoon Work Cycle: Children will choose work freely during this time, and if interested, they will receive lessons from their afternoon Lead teacher.
4:00-4:30 Circle Time: At circle time, we will greet each other, sing songs, and discuss our weekly circle time theme.
4:30-5:30 Outside/Potty/Pick Up: Our class goes out to the playground for free play, and sometimes the students and teachers choose to play organized races and games. Several small groups are taken inside to allow those who use the bathroom do so. Diapers are changed every 2 hours (or more often as needed). Children who are potty training will be given frequent potty reminders.
Children are given many handwashing and potty reminders at each transition.
