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Preschool II Program Plan
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| DAILY SCHEDULE | OBJECTIVES | ACTIVITIES / METHODS | POLICIES | |
| 6:30-8:45 Arrival and greeting |
To help the children feel welcome and eager for the day's activities | Free choice of games from shelves or activities set up each morning for children to choose from - art, small blocks. Children choose activities under teacher direction. 6:30-8:00 in songbird room, then outside, weather permitting. | 1.
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Children in this group are 4 and 5 years of age. |
| 2. | Program operates Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |||
| 8:45-9:15 Prepare for and eat breakfast |
Provide the components of breakfast as stated by Federal Food Program | Wash hands and enjoy breakfast | 3. | Program is licensed for 40 children; normally, 30 are enrolled; 1/10 or better ratio. |
| 9:20-9:30 | Calendar / Helper of the Day | 4. | Children are supervised at all times. The staff is involved in the children's play. | |
| 9:30-10:15 Songbird room / Outdoors |
Provide large muscle development, cooperation, and socialization | Bikes, balls, riding vehicles, parachute, jump ropes | 5. | The program plan is kept on file, available to parents when child joins the group. |
| 10:15-10:30 Story and / or Music (large group) |
Enjoy stories; develops critical thinking and allows participation. Learn new songs, develop cooperation, learn rhythm. | Books, flannel boards, puppets, finger plays. Singing, dance, creative movement. Teacher directed | 6. | Teachers communicate and interact with parents daily as well as through formal parent conferences in Fall and Spring. |
| 10:30-11:30 Cognitive activity / Creative / Intellectual development |
Stimulate thinking, develop small muscle coordination. Provide creative outlet and self-expression | Numbers, alphabet, colors, puzzles, cutting, pasting, books, painting, crafts, etc. Teacher directed and child initiated | 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. | |
| 11:25 Prepare for lunch |
Bathroom, wash hands, set table | |||
11:30-12:00 |
Provide nutritious meal according to the Federal Food Program. Socialization, encourage self-help skills | Enjoy meal and socialize. Teacher serves food as children need help or else children serve themselves | Self selection rather than staff selection of activities and experiences. Required participation in activities and experiences is limited. |
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| 12:00-12:40 Songbird room / Outdoors |
Provide large muscle development, cooperation, and socialization | Bikes, balls, riding vehicles, parachute, jump ropes | Staff use positive guidance and discipline to help children achieve self-control. | |
| 12:40-1:00 Prepare for nap |
Bathroom, wash hands, quiet time with stories | This plan will be available at all times for parents to review. The program plan will be reviewed and evaluated annually by the Director and a teacher. | ||
| 1:00-2:45 Nap |
Rest and relaxation with quiet music | As children awaken, qiuet activities are provided or children go outside | ||
| 2:45-3:15 Rise / Snack |
Prepare for afternoon. Provide a nutritious snack | Bathroom, wash hands, eat, and socialize | ||
| 3:15-4:30 Songbird room / Outdoors |
Provide creative outlet and self-expression | Painting, crafts, etc. | ||
| 4:30-5:15 Songbird room / Outdoors |
Provide large muscle development, cooperation and socialization | Bikes, balls, riding vehicles, parachute, jump ropes | ||
| 5:15-5:30 Large muscle room |
Story / Music | |||
| 5:30-6:00 Departure |
Free choice | |||
Rev. 4/03
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