A DAY IN THE LIFE
of a
SAINT MARK'S PRESCHOOLER
Childcare is offered from 7:00 – 8:30 AM, and from 2:45 – 6:00 PM.
7:00-8:30 am … Morning care and intentional play
8:30-8:50 am … Circle Time
This is when we meet as a whole group for a morning greeting song.
We introduce a new skill and read a book.
8:50-9:15 am … Morning Snack
We sit as a group and have a snack.
This is also a great time for kids to socialize and get to know each other.
9:15-10:15am … Core Curriculum
At this time, the children are able to choose from certain centers in the room where they can explore Creative Curriculum concepts we have introduced to the class. The centers change every unit as we want the children to have a great variety of learning experiences. The centers are writing, book corner, dramatic play, science, religion, blocks, art, math, and sensory table.
10:15-11:00am … Large Muscle Time
Free play outside or in the small gym
11:10-11:30 am …Read Aloud Time
Read a book together as a class
11:35 am – 12:05pm … Lunch
12:15pm Half-day students go home.
12:30-2:00 pm … Nap Time
30 minutes of rest time on cots with quiet individual and small group activities offered to those who are awake.
2:00 pm … Wake up, bathroom break, wash hands
2:30 pm … Snack
2:45 – 6:00 pm … Child Care
Playground, Gym, Open Play
Art, dance, and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd are offered weekly either in the morning or the afternoon.
