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Preschool Program Plan
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| DAILY SCHEDULE | OBJECTIVES | ACTIVITIES / METHODS | POLICIES | |
| 9:30 - 9:45 Arrival, greeting, and free play |
To help the children feel comfortable | Teacher invites parents to help children hang up their coats. Free choice of games from shelves or activities set up each morning for children to choose from - art, small blocks, etc. | 1.
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Teacher helps parents and children with separation.
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| 9:45 - 10:00 Circle Time / Calendar |
To help children feel welcome and eager for the day's activities | Teacher directed - Give children an opportunity to share. | 2. | Program is evaluated annually. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 Outside or inside - large muscle |
To provide an energy release | Playground equipment, games of children's own invention, jump rope, roller skates, balls | 3. | Teacher communicates and interacts with parents daily as well as through formal parent conferences in winter and spring to inform parents of the child's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual progress. |
| 10:30 - 11:00 Prepare for and eat snack |
To provide nutritious snack according to Federal Food Program requirements | Bathroom, wash hands, set table. Children help themselves. Time for casual conversation | 4. | The social and emotional development is a priority over the academic. Each child is accepted as an individual, given love and attention to provide a healthy foundation for learning in a happy and fun environment. |
| 11:00 - 11:20 Art and / or cognitive activity |
Stimulate thinking. Develop small muscle coordination. Provide creative outlet and self-expression | Activities prepared by the teacher (numbers, alphabet, colors, matching). Children choose the activity. Painting, crafts, pasting, etc. Teacher directed. | 5. | Children are supervised at all times especially outside. The staff is involved in the children's play. |
| 11:20 - 11:45 Free Play |
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| 11:45 - 12:00 Music / Stories / Group Time |
Learn new songs, develop cooperation, learn rhythm | Singing, moving to music, dance, etc. Teacher directed | ||
Rev. 9/03
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