We start each day with Circle Time.

This is a valuable and engaging activity that promotes social interaction, communication skills, and a sense of community among children.

During circle time, children gather together with their caregivers to participate in group activities, such as signing songs, reading stories, playing games, and discussing topics of interest.

This structured time provides a routine for children to come together, share experiences, and learn from one another in a supportive environment.

Circle time also helps children develop important skills such as listening, taking turns, following directions, and expressing themselves verbally.

Through this collaborative and interactive setting, children not only build relationships with their peers and teachers, but also cultivate a sense of belonging and cooperation within the childcare center community.

Children will gather in Small Group activities to introduce new concepts and reinforce skills they are developing.

This offers numerous benefits for children’s learning and development.

By dividing children into small groups, teachers can provide more individualized attention, tailored instruction, and targeted support based on each child’s unique needs and interests.

Small groups also promote social interaction, collaboration, and teamwork among their classmates, fostering communication skills, empathy, and conflict resolution abilities.

It’s at this setting where children have more opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations, share ideas, and build relationships with their peers such as, playing with toys or games, continuing to work on a project, reading a book, or using computer programs.

Transitioning to Choice Time involves providing children with the opportunity to independently select activities based on their interests and preferences.

Our teachers and staff can support this transition by setting up a well-organized and inviting environment with a variety of materials and resources for children to explore.

By offering choices, such as art supplies, building blocks, sensory play, and dramatic play props, children can engage in self-directed learning and creative expression.

Teachers can guide the children in making choices, setting goals, and problem-solving as they navigate different activities during this time.

This period of free play allows children to develop decision-making skills, creativity, and independence, while fostering a sense of autonomy and agency in their learning experiences.

It will empower them to take ownership of their learning and encourage them to explore and discover the world around them in a meaningful and engaging way.

We believe Outdoor Time plays a crucial role in promoting physical health, social skills, and overall well-being among children.

These activities provide opportunities for children to engage in active play, explore nature, and develop gross motor skills.

It also offers sensory experiences that stimulate creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.

Teachers can facilitate structured activities such as playground games, gardening and water play to encourage physical activity and exploration.

By incorporating outdoor activities into the daily routine, we can support the children’s holistic development and create a stimulating environment that promotes learning and growth.

Children’s imaginations and creativity are expanded when they are Read to, look through books on their own, or make up their own stories.

This time is a valuable and enriching activity that promotes language development, literacy skills, and a love for reading.

Teachers can engage the children with interactive storytelling sessions, where they read aloud from a variety of age-appropriate books, incorporating expressive voices, gestures, and props to make stories come alive.

This reading experience not only exposes children to new vocabulary and concepts, but also fosters listening skills, attention span, and imagination.

During this time, children are also introduced to different genres, cultures, and perspectives; expanding their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

Besides the bonding and social interaction that occurs during read aloud time, it additionally creates a warm and nurturing environment that encourages a lifelong appreciation for literature and comprehension.