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The Children's Garden

Wisdom begins with wonder

Daily Schedule

*This schedule reflects a typical day in the Preschool Program. The daily schedule for the primary grades will vary depending upon the needs of the students.

8:30 – 9:00 Early Drop-Off

Available as needed for $5 per child per morning used.

9:00 Welcome, School Day Begins

Greetings, morning routine, & getting settled 

9:00-10:00 Free Discovery Time

Independent and Group Play
Independent Art Activities
Learning Centers

 10:00-10:15 Circle Time

Calendar
Language Arts Activities
Explanation of the day’s activities

10:15-10:45 Snack and Centers

10:45-11:15 Individual and Small Group Activities

Art
Manipulative Games
Teacher Directed Games
Math & Science Activities
Social Studies Activities
Special Learning Centers

11:00-11:30 Outdoor Activities

11:30-12:00 Group Story and Dismissal Prep

12:00 Dismissal of half-day students & lunch for full-day students

12:45-1:45 Quiet Rest Hour

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Quiet Music
Quiet Individual Activities

1:45-2:15  Centers

2:15-2:45 Outside Activities

2:45-3:00 Group Story & Wrap-up

3:00 Dismissal for full-day students

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For 3-7 Year Olds in Blacksburg, VA: Play-Based, Nature Loving, Big Idea Exploring, SEL Supporting, Reggio Emilia Inspired, 5:1 Student:Teacher Ratio.

Four Honeybees and a Bluebird Four Honeybees and a Bluebird
The crow chose cheese-its over strawberries The crow chose cheese-its over strawberries
Impromptu Merlin time this morning. Impromptu Merlin time this morning.
I did an early egg candling… and the kids practice I did an early egg candling… and the kids practiced candling with their model egg!
We read this beautiful book outside and talked abo We read this beautiful book outside and talked about our moths in their cocoons
The Honeybees made airdry clay amulets printed wit The Honeybees made airdry clay amulets printed with their favorite insects. #artwemadeoutside
We looked at the first ten days of incubation. #ho We looked at the first ten days of incubation. #honeybeesoutside
Day five for our eggs in the incubator!! The Honey Day five for our eggs in the incubator!! The Honeybees were so excited to see these models for each day. #thingswelearnedoutside
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