Full Day Preschool Schedule

Play-Based Learning with Educational Components

*Please note: The order and duration of activities may vary depending on the children’s interests, needs, and emerging inquiries. Outdoor play is based on weather conditions.

Arrival & Free Play

• Children ease into the day by engaging in self-directed activities such as dramatic play, art, construction, or reading.

Morning Meetings/Circle Time

• Gathering for songs, calendar, weather, and shared stories or group discussions that set the tone for the day.

Morning Snack

• Children enjoy a healthy snack and drink while practicing social skills in a relaxed.

Learning Centres/Guided Exploration

• Hands-on learning experiences through centres focused on literacy, numeracy, science, fine motor, and creative play.

Outdoor or Gym Play

• Time for gross motor development through running, climbing, group games, or nature.

Lunch

• Shared mealtime encourages conversation, independence, and a sense of
  community.

Quiet/Rest Time Offered

• Children will engage in quiet activities such as puzzles, books, or drawing, depending on their individual needs and interests. Cots are available for children who require naps or rests.

Small Group Learning & Inquiry Play

• Child-guided experiences based on the children’s current interests, including sensory play, collaborative projects, and problem-solving.

Afternoon Snack

• A light, healthy snack to refuel and reset for the afternoon.

Outdoor or Gym Play

• More movement and outdoor discovery with friends. Collaborative and cooperative gross motor activities are offered.

Music & Movement/Creative Expression

• Dancing, singing, yoga, art, or interactive story time to wind down the day and prepare for pick up time.

Pick Up Prep

• End-of-day meeting, packing up and preparing for pick up.