ROUTINES

The routines at the Pre-School are adapted regularly according to the seasons and the needs of the children at the service. The routines incorporate times of active outdoor play, indoor free play, music and language times, quiet play and small group times. The routine is determined by the children’s interests and is flexible to meet their needs.

Routines are developed to ensure children are given opportunities to develop responsibility and independence. The healthy development of positive self-esteem and independence is a vital aim in the Pre-School.

SUMMER ROUTINE (Terms 1 & 4)

9.00 – 11.30 a.m. Children arrive, sunscreen and hats

OUTDOOR PLAY includes:

Morning tea, puzzles, sand/water play, gross motor activities, art/craft, books, drawing, construction

11.30 – 1.00 p.m. INDOOR PLAY includes:

construction, drawing, clay/playdough, puzzles, dramatic play, books, games, maths/science, art/craft.

EDUCATORS WIPE TABLES IN PREPARATION FOR LUNCH (or when necessary)

1.00 – 1.30 p.m. GROUP TIME includes:

Language experiences.

Will be offered in large or small group experiences depending on the number of children.

Toileting, wash hands for lunch

1.30 – 2.00 p.m. LUNCH TIME

2.00 – 2.15 p.m. UNSTRUCTURED PLAY

2.15 – 2.45 p.m. GROUP TIME includes:

Story, music, instruments, drama, games.

Will be offered in large or small group experiences depending on the number of children.

2.45 – 3.30 p.m. OUTDOOR PLAY includes:

Sunscreen, hats, sand, and other activities on the grassed area.

3.30 - 4.00 p.m.       Quiet Reading waiting for  HOME TIME

WINTER ROUTINE (Terms 2 & 3)

9.00 – 11.30 a.m. Children arrive

INDOOR PLAY includes:

Construction, drawing, clay/playdough, puzzles, dramatic play, books, games, maths/science, art//craft

EDUCATORS WIPE TABLES IN PREPARATION FOR LUNCH (or when necessary)

11.30 – 11.45 a.m. Preparation for outdoor play – Sunscreen and hats.

11.45 – 1.00 p.m. OUTDOOR PLAY includes:

Sand/water play, puzzles, gross motor activities, art/craft, books, drawing, and construction.

1.00 – 1.30 p.m. GROUP TIME includes:

Story, drama, games, etc.

Will be offered in large or small group experiences depending on the number of children.

Toileting, wash hands for lunch

1.30 – 2.00 p.m. LUNCH TIME

2.00 – 2.15 p.m. UNSTRUCTURED PLAY

2.15 – 2.45 p.m. GROUP TIME includes:

Story music, instruments, drama, and games.

Will be offered in large or small group experiences depending on the number of children.

2.45 – 3.30 p.m. OUTDOOR PLAY includes:

Sunscreen, hats, sand, and other activities on the grassed area.

3.30 - 4.00 p.m. Quiet reading, waiting for  HOME TIME