A class morning

From the door to pickup

8:45 a.m.
Step 1: Arrival and free play
Children hang up their coats, say goodbye and choose something to do while the others arrive.
9:20 a.m.
Step 2: Circle
A song, the day's plan and a few minutes to talk about what we notice.
9:45 a.m.
Step 3: Snack
The parent helper has set the low tables. Children serve themselves and eat together.
10:15 a.m.
Step 4: Outdoors or a project
The yard in most weather, or a project at the tables, the easel or the block corner.
11:15 a.m.
Step 5: Stories and songs
The class gathers on the rug for a story, and often a second one.
11:45 a.m.
Step 6: Tidy up and pickup
Children help put the room back in order, then go home with an adult from the family's list.

What to bring

What to bring and wear

A water bottle
A bottle that a child can open alone, with a name on it.
A change of clothes
A labeled bag with a full change, kept in the child's cubby.
Outdoor clothes
A coat, hat and mittens in winter, and rain boots in spring and fall.
Shoes for running
Closed shoes that a child can put on alone.

Tours are in the morning, while a class is meeting.