Daily Rhythm

Please use this daily rhythm as a guide, and know that because we are a constructivist school, we strongly believe in the importance of following the interest of the child. We place significance on organic flow, spontaneous nature walks, daily discoveries and feeling into the mood and energy level of the children.

We have a maximum of 15 students with 3 teachers. 

Preschool

9:00-10:45

This is a time of the day that we value connection most. As children arrive, they are invited to choose an area of the classroom that they feel excited about. At 9:30 children are invited to eat a healthy and organic morning snack, with last call being at 10 (each day is a variation of an oatmeal bar). This is also a time of the day where we delve into Project Work Time. We will delve in our serious interests - we become scientists, mathematicians, artists, musicians, poets, and experts in what we’re studying. Many days our interests will take us outside to construct theories about the world in our garden, sandbox, mud kitchen and play forts.

10:45-11:00/11:15

Morning Gathering happens from 10:00 until it’s finished. Some days we may sit together for 10 minutes, other days we may engage, learn and explore together for 45. This is dependent upon the children's level of focus, our current area of study and the energy of the day. We will sing songs, move our bodies, read books, research and tell stories.

11:15-12

Lunch is a time where we sit around tables together to reflect upon our morning, share stories and express gratitude. Please pack a healthy and balanced lunch for your child. 

12:15-1:00

For the 45 min-hour following lunch, children are asked to engage in silence and learn to enjoy independence - this may be falling asleep, writing and drawing in their journal, lying and thinking, looking through books, or playing a solo silent game.

1:00-2:30

Outdoor exploration is a time when students have unstructured time out of doors. During this time, teachers are more hands off. We will observe the play, look for areas of interest to later facilitate further learning, and offer support during conflict when needed by mediating, rather than solving the problem for the children. Additionally we serve and afternoon snack at 1:30.

2:40

Clean up and closing circle. After cleaning up our outdoor space, we’ll head to our afternoon gathering. During this time students will be encouraged to share successes, learnings and challenges of the day. We’ll make intentions for growth and offer compliments for daily successes and discoveries.

2:50-3:00

Good bye to preschool students.

2:50-3:20

Families may stay in the front yard (“the front front”) and play with their child/other families until 3:20

Aftercare is not offered at this time.