2.1 DAILY SCHEDULE
PRESCHOOL
| Morning |
Activity |
Afternoon |
| 9:00 |
Arrival & Greeting |
1:00 |
| 9:00 - 10:00 |
Free Play |
1:00 - 2:00 |
| 10:00 - 10:10 |
Tidy-up |
2:00 - 2:10 |
| 10:10 - 10:25 |
Snack |
2:10 - 2:25 |
| 10:25 - 10:30 |
Book Time |
2:25 - 2:30 |
| 10:30 - 10:45 |
Circle Time |
2:30 - 2:55 |
| 10:45 - 10:50 |
Transition |
2:55 - 3:00 |
| 10:50 - 11:10 |
AM: Group/Gym PM: Gym |
3:00 - 3:30 |
| 11:10 - 11:30 |
AM: Gym/Group |
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| 11:30 |
Goodbye/Home |
3:30 |
Outdoor Play (weather permitting)
Morning: 11:00 - 11:30,
Afternoon: 3:00 - 3:30
TODDLER
| Morning |
Activity |
|
| 9:00 |
Arrival & Greeting |
|
| 9:00 - 10:00 |
Free Play |
|
| 10:00 - 10:10 |
Tidy-up |
|
| 10:10 - 10:25 |
Snack |
|
| 10:25 - 10:45 |
Music & Group |
|
| 10:45 - 11:25 |
Free Play |
|
| 11:25 |
Goodbye/Home |
|
Outdoor Play (weather permitting)
11:00 - 11:25
JK-SK
| Afternoon |
Activity |
|
| 11:00 - 11:30 |
Arrival & Greeting |
|
| 11:30 - 12:00 |
Free Play |
|
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Tidy-up |
|
| 1:00 - 2:00 |
Free Play |
|
| 2:00 - 2:10 |
Tidy-up |
|
| 2:10 - 2:25 |
Snack |
|
| 2:25 - 2:30 |
Book Time |
|
2:30 - 3:00 |
Circle Time |
|
| 3:00 - 3:30 |
Gym |
|
| 3:30 - 5:00 |
Cooperative Games |
|
| 5:00 |
Goodbye/Home |
|
Note: Early drop-off and late pick-up is only available in case of emergency, or by pre-authorized arrangement. Permanent early drop-off or late pick-up will require a $2.50 fee for each 15 minute occurrence with fees paid in advance.
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2.2 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The learning environment is created on a theme-based, developmental curriculum. The child is exposed to participatory and explanatory experiences to encompass individual needs and appropriate development.
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2.3 MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Music and movement is considered an essential part of the child's learning and is used extensively in the school's daily planned program. Concentration, memory and vocabulary are enhanced as well as other concepts.
Music is considered a valuable outlet for self-expression and relaxation. It assists in development, co-ordination, active and passive listening.
A regular Music and Arts program for children ages 4+ (3+ for children enrolled at AVCNS) takes place in the afternoon throughout the year.
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2.4 SNACK TIME
Snack time is a special time for the child to assist the duty parent in planning and sharing a nutritious snack. Birthdays are celebrated and family traditions are respected.
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2.5 CIRCLE
The children come together to learn each other's names, share songs and stories. Weather and special occasions are discussed. It is a time for socializing, listening and responding.
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2.6 GROUP
The children are divided according to developmental needs. Pictures, games, flash cards, songs and stories are used to teach concepts. It is a time for listening, expressing, taking turns, memorizing and concentration.
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2.7 FREE PLAY
The children move freely from activity to activity among organized centres. They learn to share, co-operate, complete tasks and tidy-up.
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2.8 CREATIVE
With the use of many creative materials the child develops eye/hand co-ordination, self-expression, appreciation of art and project completion.
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2.9 TABLE TOYS
Through the use of puzzles and games, the child learns to recognize shapes, colours and symbols. Learning takes place in simple logical steps as seriation, classification and manipulation are explored.
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2.10 BOOKS
Books are available for spontaneous curiosity and are also used at transition times. Stories are read daily. Children are shown the proper use of books and encouraged in the pleasure of their exploration.
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2.11 LARGE BLOCKS
Eye/hand and muscle co-ordination are stimulated by block play as well as discrimination, co-operation and satisfaction.
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2.12 DRAMATIC PLAY
Dress-ups, puppets and other stimulating props assist the children in social development and imagination.
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2.13 SAND AND WATER PLAY
These two learning environments are extremely valuable in the preschool setting. Many concepts are explored. Co-operation and sharing skills are developed and sheer pleasure is derived from the tactile experience.
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2.14 SCIENCE AREA
Seasonal and theme oriented activities are set up for exploration and independent experimentation.
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2.15 PHYSICAL FITNESS
Our Large Muscle Room is used daily. Gym equipment (e.g. climber, mats, balls and ride on toys assist in developmental activities.
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2.16 OUTDOOR PLAY
If weather permits, Groups are simultaneous and outdoor play (or a walk) take place from 11:00 to 11:25/11:30, or 3:00 to 3:30.
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2.17 TRANSITIONS
Transitions are very important, especially in the beginning of the year. They alert the children to a change ( e.g. tidy-up, story time, gym time). Transitions are cued by a song, calling names, book time or calling a circle. As the year progresses, transitions are an opportunity for children to feel in control, to take charge -"It is tidy-up time!", "It is snack time!", "Is it time to go home?" . It brings an awareness of time/space.
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