MONTESSORI 3 DAILY SCHEDULE

 

The following schedule describes the program plan for pre-schoolers, age 33 months to 5 years. Children are supervised at all times, Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

 

6:00 – 8:45 am
Pre-schoolers arrive at varying times, staff will obtain parents’ information, and pre-schoolers have breakfast and activity time. This includes using the gym and play equipment. This creates a warm and friendly environment to weloome the children, and develops small and large muscle groups and social skills.

 

8:45 – 9:15 am
This is Circle Time including calendar and weather, Good Morning song, 100 Day board, and presentation of material. This encourages social and language development.

 

9:30 - 10:45 am

This is Montessori Work Time where a variety of activities are available to the children. Teachers work with individual children, as well as small groups to introduce Montessori materials. Children are free to choose their own ‘work’ from all areas of the Montessori classroom. These activities encourage social behaviors such as taking turns, sharing and working with a friend. This also includes developing independence and initiative in the children, along with encouraging problem solving and critical thinking skills.

 

10:45 - 11:00 am
Art project and fine motor activity

 

11:00 - 11:30 am
Large motor activity or outside play if weather permits

 

11:30 – 12:00 pm
Lunch time

 

12:00 – 12:30 pm
Bathroom break, hand washing, and brushing of teeth to develop personal hygiene skills while getting ready for nap time.

 

12:30 – 2:30 pm

Nap time

 

2:30 – 3:00 pm
Bathroom break, hand washing

Snack time which develops appropriate table manners and nutritional habits.

 

3:00 – 3:30 pm
Closing activities for the pre-school day. This is time for reinforcing concepts learned during the day and encourages positive social interaction.

 

3:30 – 6:00 pm
This is Daycare Time including art projects, free play and outside time.