Daily Schedule
Great Start Readiness Program
Creative Minds Learning Center #3
8:00-8:15 Arrival /Bathroom/ Table Toys: Children enter the classroom at
their own pace, using the restroom upon arrival. Children have choices between
table activities.
8:15-8:20 Greetings and Classroom Pledge: Children will gather in a large
group. Time will be allotted to recite the pledge and greet their friends to
school.
8:20-8:35 Breakfast: Students will be given the choice to eat breakfast or
to look at books in the reading area.
8:35-8:45 Message Board:
Students will gather on the rug to prepare for the daily routine and the
teacher will tell students any new
information.
8:45-9:00 Small Group Time: Small group time consists of adult-guided
activities based on children’s interests. Children explore, play and work with
materials, adults and other children while discussing their actions. Children
are involved in the cleanup process after exploration is
complete.
9:00-9:10 Planning Time: Time is given for children to plan out their
work time activities in a developmentally
appropriate manner.
9:10-10:10 Work Time: This is a designated hour of uninterrupted children’s
free choice time. Children initiate activities, as well as carry out their
intentions. Adults participate as partners in children’s learning experiences as
well as encourage children’s problem solving during times of social
conflict.
10:10-10:25 Clean Up/Recall: Children work as a team to clean up the different
areas of the classroom. Children are then given the opportunity to share their
work experiences in as a small group.
10:25-10:50 Outside Time: Students and teachers will spend time
outside(weather permitting) engaging in large motor activities based on student
choice and interest.
10:50-11:00 Bathroom /Prepare for Lunch: Children will wash hands and use the
bathroom to prepare for lunch.
11:00-11:25 Lunch: Students and teachers eat together in the cafeteria.
Students are given practice with self-help skills and manners while
eating.
11:30-11:35 *Teeth Brushing: In order to advocate a healthy lifestyle,
children will participate in large group tooth brushing, learning essential
techniques for proper teeth cleaning (we will begin this in
November).
11:35-11:45 Story: The teacher will read a story to students in order to
practice the listening and comprehension skill important for pre-reading
success.
11:45-12:45 Rest Time: Resting is for sleeping or quiet relaxation on
individual cots. Rest time includes books and soft
music.
12:45-1:4 Work Time: This is a designated hour of uninterrupted children’s
free choice time. Children initiate activities, as well as carry out their
intentions. Adults participate as partners in children’s learning experiences as
well as encourage children’s problem solving during times of social
conflict.
1:45-1:55 Clean Up: Children work as a team to clean up the different areas
of the classroom.
1:55-2:05 Snack: Children will wash hands and then be given a healthy
snack.
2:05-2:30 Large Group Activity/Gym: The teacher will facilitate a large
group activity to further enhance student skills. These activities are based on
student interest and curriculum.
2:30-2:15 Music and Movement: In a large group and given a chance to explore
music and rhythm through teacher guided
activities.
2:45-3:00 Goodbye, Pack Bags and Dismissal: The class will gather to say
goodbye top each other and discuss the goals they met that day. Students will
practice self-help skills by packing their backpacks before families
arrive.
*Schedule is tentative and subject to change