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Early Childhood Program
"A
safe, compassionate place for kids to learn, grow, explore, and
have a great time."
Schedule
| The ECP Environment |
Our Philosophy | Program Info
| Admission Info
Schedule
7:45-9:00
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Arrival |
As the children
arrive in the morning, they may choose a learning center in the
classroom, a special activity, or we may go outside to play. |
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| 9:00-10:30 |
Focused Work
Time |
Children choose activities at
the learning centers. The teachers circulate in the class, frequently
working with individuals and small groups. |
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| 10:30-11:00
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Cleanup
and Family Meeting |
At family meeting we talk about
the calendar, weather, and make announcements. We also discuss
material from our projects or thematic unit, read books aloud,
sing songs, or talk about classroom issues. On Fridays we have
Show and Tell.
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| 11:00-11:45
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Recess
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We play on the playground outside,
weather permitting. |
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11:45-1:00
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Lunch
and Recess |
We wash hands and eat in the classroom
or outside if the weather is right. Afterward, children clean
up their places, brush their teeth, and proceed to play outside. |
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| 1:00-3:00
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Exploration,
Creation, and Other Activities |
Kindergartners are usually off
to Exploration and Creation classes at this time. The younger
kids often have visitors from the upper grades to participate
in their activities. We may play outside or in the gym, do movement
activities in the dance studio, or play in the room. Younger
children nap if requested by a parent or if they seem to really
need the rest. |
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3:00-5:30
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Afternoon
Playtime |
We gather in the room for a read-aloud
story, have a snack, then get back to some serious play. |
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