Preschool Daily Schedule
The following is a basic overview of your child’s time spent in preschool for both morning and afternoon sessions. Inside and outside schedules are rotated among classes to allow more room for playing on the playground. Variations to this schedule can be made according to class and teacher desires. In addition, inside and outside times may change due to weather and/or special events.
7:00–8:30
Breakfast Club (Optional): To help provide working parents a safe place for their child to start an early morning, Grace Christian Preschool provides a special time in the morning before regular preschool for children to start their morning with enrichment opportunities and of course some extra cuddles.
8:30–8:45
“APE” Time: “APE” means Action-Packed Experience – an engaging and curiosity-provoking transition time, in which the children will participate in a fun, Teacher-planned activity. This time will allow children to get wiggles out before sitting down at Opening Circle Time.
8:45–9:05
Opening Circle Time: Children are invited to join their teacher at Circle Time. The calendar, weather and daily schedule are discussed. Monthly curriculum themes are introduced through stories and interactive activities. Language skills are reinforced as they participate in discussions. Monthly alphabet letters are introduced through the Alpha Friends Phonics program. Circle Time also includes Bible Time. “Helping-Hands” tasks are given out for the younger classes, and the Helper of the Day leads the group with jobs.
9:15–9:55
Outside Time: Free play, play dough/clay, easel painting, bike-riding, gardening, swinging, feeding animals, crafts, nature walks, water play, carpentry, etc.
10:00–10:15
Chapel: Bible stories, Christian concepts, song, prayer, honor birthdays.
10:15–10:30
Snack Time: The Preschool provides daily snack.
10:30–11:10
Inside Time: Free play, music, creative arts/crafts, blocks, books/quiet time, dramatic play, science/nature, “Show and Tell” sharing, records/listening, stories, cognitive learning through games, etc.
11:15–11:30
Closing Circle Time: Stories, sharing, music, etc.
Various Times
Music & Movement: A time where emphasis is given to balance, spatial relationships, body image, eye-body-foot-hand coordination, hopping, jumping, skipping skills, etc. Activities are designed for each class, taking into consideration appropriate skill and age level. Classes go to Music & Movement once a week.
11:30–12:30
Lunch Bunch: For students that attend AM (8:30–11:30) class session only. Pre-registration is required.
11:30–6:00
Above & Beyond (A&B): For pre-registered students. Includes time to eat lunch, rest time, afternoon snack, creative play and exploration of current month’s curriculum themes.