Infant (2 months – 15 months)

  • Infants’ schedules are determined based on individual development, need and temperament.
  • Infants eat and sleep on demand as needed throughout the day.
  • Infants are diapered every two hours or as needed.
 
 

Preschool(29 months – 48 months) /Pre-Kindergarten(48 months and up)

Preschool and Pre-K classroom share the same overall schedule.

Activities of Preschool and Pre-K have different levels of difficulty due to their difference of attention spans, language abilities, self-help skills and learning needs

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Drop off. Free play.

  Puzzles, blocks, dramatic play, books, sensory table, play dough, drawing, teacher greetings, family communication.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Moring snacks, Reading, Clean-up/Wash up.

  Healthy snack, conversation, practicing manners, identifying foods, counting items.

9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Music & Songs..

  Singing, instruments, rhythm.

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Dance & Yoga, Movement.

  Dancing, action songs, stretching, simple yoga

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Circle time (Math, Languages, Sciences, Social).

  Attendance, weather, calendar concepts, feelings, classroom rules, picture discussion, new vocabulary, shapes, questions, expression and sharing, problem-solving…

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Arts and crafts.

  Drawing, painting, cutting/folding, projects. 

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Outdoor play.

  Running, climbing, balancing, balls, interactive games, nature walks, sand/water play, gardening, weather observation, flower observation.

11:15 – 11:30 a.m. Story time.

  Story telling, discussion, read-aloud, dramatic/rode play.

11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Clean-up/Wash up.

  Clean-up, toileting, handwashing, preparing for lunch, practicing independence.

11:45a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch time, Brush teeth.

  Table manners, conversation, self-serving practice, nutrition concepts.

12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Rest time/Quiet Time.

  Nap, rest. quiet music, books, quiet table activities for children who no longer nap(Some children in Pre-K classroom might have shorter sleep time)

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Afternoon snack, Clean-up/Wash up.

  Toileting, handwashing, drinking and snack.

3:30 – 3:45 p.m. Reading and Story.

  Story-telling, book sharing, discussion, relax on comfort zone. 

3:45 – 4:00 p.m. Music & Movement.

  Free Movement and dancing following the music or following teachers’ instructions.

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Table Activities.

  Blocks, puzzles, play dough, table games, counting toys, food and kitchen toys.

4:30 -5:30 p.m. Outdoor/Indoor free play. Pick-up. 

 

Toddler(15 months -29 months)

Note: Some toddlers may need to longer nap or may wake earlier. .
 
7:30–8:30 a.m. Arrival & Free Exploration
  Teacher greetings, family communication, blocks, soft toys, books, puzzles, sensory materials, dramatic play, individual exploration
 
8:30–9:00 a.m. Breakfast / Morning Snack
 
  Healthy snack, water, practicing sitting at the table, using spoons and cups, naming foods, simple conversation
 
9:00–9:15 a.m. Morning Meeting / Songs
 
  Greeting songs, name recognition, fingerplays, simple movements, identifying feelings, looking at picture cards
 
9:15–9:45 a.m. Teacher-Guided Exploration
 
  Stacking blocks, shape sorters, large puzzles, play dough, sensory bins, books, simple art, object matching
 
9:45–10:00 a.m. Music & Movement
 
  Dancing, action songs, rhythm instruments, marching, stretching, animal movements.
 
10:00–10:15 a.m. Diapering / Toileting / Handwashing
 
  Individual diaper checks and changes, toileting support, handwashing, water breaks.
 
10:15–11:15 a.m. Outdoor Play / Gross-Motor Activities
 
  Walking, climbing, pushing and pulling toys, balls, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, nature exploration, riding toys.
 
11:15–11:30 a.m. Calm-Down / Story Time
 
  Short picture books, puppets, songs, looking at pictures, simple questions, quiet transition.
 
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Lunch
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self-feeding practice, naming foods, practicing simple table routines
 
12:00–12:30 p.m. Diapering / Toileting / Handwashing / Prepare for Nap
 
  Diaper changes, toileting support, handwashing, sleep sacks if used, quiet books, calming music.
 
12:30–2:30 p.m. Nap / Rest Time
 
  Individual sleep routines, quiet environment, supervision, flexible waking based on children’s needs.
 
2:30–3:00 p.m. Wake-Up / Diapering / Toileting / Quiet Play
 
  Gradual wake-up, diaper checks, books, soft toys, quiet table activities, individual teacher interaction.
 
3:00–3:30 p.m. Afternoon Snack
 
  Snack, water, practicing independence, simple conversation, cleanup.
 
3:30–4:00 p.m. small-Group Exploration / Creative Activities
 
Finger painting, large crayons, stickers, sensory play, water play, music, simple science exploration.
 
4:00–4:15 p.m. Music & Movement / Gross Motor
 
  Dancing, obstacle paths, beanbag games, animal walks, stretching, movement songs.
 
4:15–4:45 p.m. Choice Play / Learning Centers
 
  Blocks, books, dramatic play, puzzles, sensory table, fine-motor activities, teacher-supported play.
 
4:45–5:30 p.m. Free Play, Cleanup & Departure
 
  free play, books, diaper checks, family communication, dismissal.
 
 

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