Daily Routine

(sample)

8.30 am -  Welcome and Registration

During this time children are greeted by staff and self-register themselves by placing their name tag onto the ‘registration board’.  Children are then encouraged to sit together welcoming one another through song and gesture.  Children are reminded of their ‘Golden Rules’ and encouraged to display good behaviour and gain ‘Achievement Rewards’ for their class chart.  

8.50 am - Child Initiated Activities and Adult Initiated Activities

Children have access to toys and resources of their choice during free play.  Afterward children are then gathered together in their key groups.  Key persons encourage children to participate and engage them in activities based on their individual interests.  Children are involved in helping to tidy up after all activities.

9.30 am - Exploring Outdoors & Play

Children are encouraged to explore the outdoor environment.  Adults interact with children’s play including games, dance, movement and exercise.  In the event of extreme weather physical activities will be carried out indoors.

10.00 am - Snack Break

Children are encouraged and/or supported to participate in snack preparation and to serve themselves, whilst the key person engages them in conversation of interest.  Snack break is flexible for all children.  

10.45 am -  Exploring Outdoors 

Children are encouraged to explore the outdoor environment.  Adults interact with children’s play including games, dance, movement and exercise.  In the event of extreme weather physical activities will be carried out indoors.

11.15 am - Carpet Time

Children are brought together to enjoy a range of activities such as stories, songs and group discussion reflecting upon the session’s activities.  Children say goodbye for the day before being collected by parents.