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DAILY ACTIVITIES
EaEach day your child will enjoy a variety of
activities that are both fun and developmentally appropriate.
Activity plans are posted in the classrooms each week. We invite all
parents or guardians to look at these and make suggestions. We would
love to have your input and ideas.
While these plans vary
from week to week, there are activities that occur daily. They are:
Free play---Children
choose their own activities and toys. The teachers encourage
positive social interaction with other children and adults. Teachers
also use this time to teach different skills based on the child’s
interest, to interact with the children individually and to develop
language skills through books and songs. The younger the children
are, the more time they will have for free play.
Breakfast---In addition
to providing a nutritious meal, this is an opportunity to talk to
the children about their morning and tell them of the plans for the
day, while encouraging conversation between children.
Group activities---The
teacher will direct activities, usually during circle time, that
relate to the theme of the week. During this time, children will
hear stories, sing songs, look at pictures or objects and talk about
what is happening. The teacher will ask lots of questions to help
promote reasoning skills.
Small groups and individual
activities---During this time children may do art, music and
movement, dramatic play, cooking, games, computer skills, language
enrichment and exploring toys. Teachers will use this time to work
with small groups of children or work one on one with children on
individual goals.
Outside time or gross
motor activities---Children will go outside each day, weather
permitting. Our playground is an extension of our classrooms and the
children will have opportunity for movement and fresh air. The
children will be outside about one hour a day, with half the time
being in the morning and half being in the afternoon. If the weather
is bad the children will have games and movement activities in the
classroom.
Lunch---This is a time
to reflect on morning activities, engage in conversation or
interaction with classmates and (hopefully) have a relaxed
atmosphere.
Rest and naptime---The
children will be given an opportunity each day to nap. If a child
does not nap, he/she may choose a quiet activity.
Snack time---This is a
fun part of the day with lots of socialization and nutritious foods.
Each day the children
will experience music, art, ethnic and cultural awareness, language
and communication and socialization with their peers. PARENTS ARE
WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OR ALL OF THE
ACTIVITIES AND TO HELP PLAN NEW ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN. We will
provide a warm, nurturing environment that fosters independence and
acceptance. Our goal is to meet the individual needs of each child.
Some of the activities described will not be appropriate for very
young children or children with certain disabilities. We will create
an environment to meet the needs of the individual and our daily
schedule will be adapted accordingly. |
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