Junior Preschool

Goals of Emergent Curriculum:

Language and literacy development: conversations with peers and adults, beginning letter recognition, singing songs, storytelling, books
Engaging in cooperative play with other children
Early math skills: identifying numbers, quantities, less, more, etc.
Scientific concepts: life cycles, identifying animals, weather, sensory and light play
Dramatic play using props, centers (store, house, etc.), blocks, cars
Building on empathy: learning and understanding other’s perspectives
Field trips in the community

6:30 – 8:00	Arrival in the Toddler Room. Free play. Move to own room.
8:00 – 8:15	Clean up. Wash hands. Bathroom time.
8:15 – 8:45	Breakfast.
8:45 – 9:00	Clean up. Wash hands. Bathroom time.
9:00 – 9:45	Circle time, Table top activities, story time or free play.
9:45 - 10:30	LPB Innovative Programming.
10:30 – 11:15	Outdoor activities, walk, community excursion (weather permitting) and/or alternative programming, including learning centers.
11:15 - 11:30	Clean up. Wash hands. Bathroom time.
11:30 – 12:10	Lunch time.
12:10 – 12:30	Clean up. Wash hands. Bathroom time.
12:30 – 2:30	Nap time/quiet time.
2:30 – 2:45	Diaper changing. Table top toys, puzzles, books available.
2:45 – 3:00	Table top activities, puzzles, books.
3:00 – 3:30	Snack time.
3:30 – 3:45	Clean up. Bathroom time.
3:45 – 4:30	Outdoor activities (weather permitting) or indoor activities, free play.
4:30 – 6:00	Combine with other rooms, free play and activities.
6:00	CENTER CLOSED