Welcome and Transition Play
The children arrive, take off their shoes, hang their backpack in their cubby, and
wash hands. The teachers welcome the children and the children greet each other.
To help with transitions from home to school, children choose from several enticing
and enjoyable activities that have been set up in the room for them.

Well-Being Together Time
We will say our hellos together on the big rug with our special welcome song,
notice who is here and who is absent, check the weather, listen to a child's show and
tell, or engage in a fun group activity such as creative movement or yoga.

Child's Choice
The children can make choices as to what they enjoy doing during this time. Areas of
play include: the block corner, water play and nature station, messy arts and crafts,
puzzles, dress-up and play kitchen, or a comfy book nook.

Snack Time
Children wash their hands and have a bathroom break and then sit down for a healthy
snack and lively conversation.

Learning is Fun!
Theme-based, age appropriate content will be taught in an engaging way that stimulates
children's natural curiosity about the world around them and incorporates early math and
literacy skills. Examples might be a child-friendly custom, art or music from our own or
another culture, a nature project like building nests or creating a village. Children may
visit the Children's Library for storytelling, puppet theatre or magic shows.

Outdoor Time
Children play outdoors, tend the children's garden or create their own imaginary fun.
Teachers will engage the children in fun outdoor games and activities.

Good-Bye
Children and teachers, sing, wriggle and dance a group good-bye.