Daily Schedule
Our daily schedule shows you what children do on a typical day. (revised 10/2007).
| 7:15 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. | Montessori classrooms |
| Eat breakfast until 8:00 a.m. Begin Montessori work Prepare for chapel at 8:05 a.m. |
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| 8:10 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Chapel |
| Daily: Bible stories; sing hymns Wednesday: short communion service |
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| 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Morning Montessori work cycle in classroom |
| Choose own work Lessons presented individually & in small groups by the Montessori Guide Playground Morning snack Gathering: Circle time (sing, read a book, share, and discuss theme |
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| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lunch Time |
| Wash hands Lunch & cleanup |
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| 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Nap time |
| Prepare for nap — get out blanket & pillow Sleep or quiet time |
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| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Wake up |
| Prepare for afternoon program — put away nap materials & put on shoes | |
| 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Afternoon program |
| Afternoon snack Thematic units Center-oriented activities Community time Playground Special activities: storytelling in sign language & mentoring from other Episcopal school students |
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| Afternoon Montessori work cycle in classrooms for older students | |
| Rest time Choose own work Have lessons presented in small groups or individually Gathering |
Teach your child to be successful
Preschool is the foundation of your child’s education. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the three Bs:
- Be on time. When a child is late, it’s hard for them to settle in and get to work. Teach the importance of being on time.
- Be at school every day. Daily attendance is crucial for learning.
- Be ready to work. Help your child prepare for school the night before. Make sure he or she gets enough sleep and eats a healthy meal.
