7:50–8:10 a.m.
Family welcome and outdoor play
8:10–8:25 a.m.
Morning welcome circle
8:30–9 a.m.
Physical education
9:10–9:40 a.m.
Specialty class (library, Spanish or music)
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Read aloud with Lower School librarian, and students check out a book for the week in the library
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Spanish lessons with the Lower School world language teacher
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Music lessons with Lower School music teacher in the Lower School music room
9:45–10 a.m.
Snack time
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Nutritious snack and milk provided for students
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Time for bonding and socializing over snacks
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Opportunity to reinforce table manners and healthy eating
10–10:45 a.m.
Outdoor exploration
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Active, unstructured play in the indoor or outdoor learning spaces
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Activities include imaginative play, trike riding, climbing, mud kitchen play, gardening, creative art, sand and water play, reading, writing, sensory table exploration and building
10:50–11:15 a.m.
Group Activities (Storytime, art project, music or language arts)
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Focus on pre-academics—preparation for kindergarten
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Pre-reading, phonics, building words
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Pre-math activities
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Fine motor skills through art projects and creativity
11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.
Indoor exploration
12 p.m.
Dismissal for half day students
12–12:30 p.m.
Lunch
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Students bring their own lunch
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Bonding and socializing over a meal
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Learning to be independent and practicing self-help skills, following directions and taking care of their items
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Rest time
1:45 p.m.
Snack time
1:45–2:15 p.m.
Outdoor exploration/free choice
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Science class or character education
2:45–3 p.m.
Clean up and dismissal or transition to Extended Day or after-school programs
- Students help clean up and care for their classroom and playground