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8:45 – 9:00 Arrival & Welcome Play

Gentle transition, self-directed table toys, sensory bins, open-ended manipulatives

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9:00 – 9:15 Morning Circle Time

Greeting song, calendar/weather , Social-Emotional Learning  (feelings check-in), movement and mindfulness

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9:15 – 9:30 Read-Aloud & Discussion

Living book selection tied to weekly theme or nature study; vocabulary, oral comprehension

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9:30 – 9:50 Small Group Rotations

Literacy & Math Centers – hands-on, child-led invitations (e.g., letter matching, counting trays, story retelling)

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9:50 – 10:10 Small Group Rotations

Continuation of literacy & math exploration

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10:10 – 10:20 Snack & Story Stretch

 Snack + fingerplay or poetry; transition to outdoors

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10:20 – 10:50 Outdoor Exploration & Gross Motor Play

Nature walk, gardening, sandbox, climbing, observation and journaling options

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10:50 – 11:10 Creative Expression

PlayArt, dramatic play, building, loose parts, music or sensory trays

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11:10 – 11:25 Closing Circle

Share discoveries, Social-Emotional  story or puppet play, calming song or reflection

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11:25 – 11:30 Pack-Up & Prepare for Pick-Up

Child jobs, goodbye ritual, gather belongings

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11:30 – 11:45 Pick-Up Window

One-on-one check-ins with parents, gentle transition home