Typical Full Day 3 Year Old Class Schedule
8:00-8:30am Settling In Time
Children arrive. They choose from a variety of independent activities, enabling the teacher to welcome students.
8:30-8:50am Transition Time
Children look at books and complete a learning activity.
8:50-9:00am Clean Up Time
Children assist teachers in putting materials away and then meet on their carpet squares.
9:00-9:20am Circle Time
Teacher leads whole class in:
- Hello song, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance
- Calendar activities
- Morning Message on White Board
- Movement song / fingerplay / anchor story / theme-related activity
9:20-9:30am Bathroom Break
The whole class uses bathroom and washes hands.
9:30-10:20am Learning Centers
Children can choose from among these centers:
- Block Center
-Dramatic Play
-Sand Table
- Sensory ("touch") Table
-Art Center
-Activity Table
-Writing Center
-Book Corner
-Teacher Table (students are called over to work with the teacher on projects, games, writing, learning activities, etc. during this time)
10:20-10:30am Clean Up Time
Children assist teachers in putting materials away and then meet on their carpet squares.
10:30-10:40am Bathroom Break and Snack
The whole class uses bathroom and washes hands. Children and teacher share a healthy snack and conversation.
10:40-11:05am Gross Motor Time / Recess
Children will get dressed to play outside. Children play outdoors, weather permitting. If outdoor play is not possible, children will use the indoor play equipment or participate in other movement activities.
11:05-11:15am Bathroom Break
The whole class uses bathroom and washes hands.
11:15-11:45am Tabletops / Playtime
Children work with the teacher on specific skills. Children choose different activities while not at the teacher table.
11:45-11:50am Clean Up Time
Children assist teachers in putting materials away and then meet on their carpet squares.
11:50-12:00pm Bathroom Break
The whole class uses bathroom and washes hands.
12:00-12:30pm Lunch
Children sit at the tables and say lunch prayer, then eat their lunch. When finished, children will clean up their spot, then sit down on the carpet and look at a book.
12:30-1:00pm Bible Story / Religion
Teacher leads children in Bible Story, Intentions, songs, and/or fingerplays.
1:00-1:10pm Bathroom Break
The whole class uses bathroom and washes hands
1:10-2:20pm Rest Time
Children assist the teacher in preparing cots for rest time. Children get blankets and stuffed animals for rest. They rest on their cots for at least 30 minutes. Those not asleep will be permitted to have books to read and/or other quiet activities.
2:20-2:30pm Wakeup
Children wake up and help put away their nap items.
2:30-3:30pm Learning Centers
Children choose from centers listed above.
3:30-3:40pm Clean Up Time
Children assist teachers in putting materials away and then meet on their carpet squares.
3:40-3:50pm End of the Day Meeting
Children sit in circle time to discuss their day, what was learned, and what to look forward to at school tomorrow.
3:50-4:00pm Dismissal