Each classroom has a daily schedule posted in a child-friendly format. This helps establish the consistency young children need and gives them a more secure feeling because they are in control of their daily experiences and can predict the sequence of events.

Throughout the day, each child explores a variety of learning areas including: blocks, dramatic play, table toys, art, writing center, math, science, language and literacy, sensory table, music and movement, and fine and gross motor skills.

Fine motor activities encourage the development of small muscles. Fine motor skills are attained through activities involving picking up objects, putting objects into containers, drawing, painting, tearing and cutting paper, pouring, self-feeding, etc.

Gross motor activities promote the development of large muscles. These activities include running, jumping, climbing, crawling and throwing.

Each individual classrooms daily schedule includes the following:

• Arrival and greetings
• Group meeting - songs, finger plays, news for the day
• Mealtime - self-help skills, table manners
• Tooth brushing - personal hygiene
• Choice time and small groups - planning, cooperation, independence, problem solving, fine motor development, cognitive (thinking)
• Clean up (repeats throughout day) - cooperation, responsibility
• Hand washing (repeats throughout day) - personal hygiene, self-help skills, independence
• Mealtime - self-help skills, table manners
• Group time - music and movement, sharing and recording ideas, cognitive
• Outdoor choice time - large muscle activity choices, cognitive
• Story time - language, literacy, and listening skill-building, cognitive
• Closing and departures