Rhythm of the Day
The following is a suggested flow for our day. The daily rhythm offers teachers and children a sense of how to move through class together but it can change day to day based on the needs, energy and interest of the children.
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
9:30 / 10:00 AM
Arrival time-Sign in children
Children use potty and wash hands
Place name stones in a basket
Shaking meditation-yoga
Morning mantra and set intentions for the day
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Connecting with nature
Magnifying lenses to explore and gather ideas and daily wonders
Morning hike
10:30 - 10:45 AM
Wash hands
Snack-time
Potty break
11:00 - 11:45 AM
Provocation center play*
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Meditation/mindfulness practice and sit spot
Sit spot drawing
Story telling
Art activities
12:30 - 1:15 PM
Gratitude songs/nature prayers/gratitude practice
Washing hands/potty
Lunch
Storytime
1:15 - 1:45 PM
Afternoon mingle/share inspired thoughts
Share kindness goals
Closing gratitude and goodbye songs.
Learning take-a-away
2:00 PM
Dismissal / pick up procedure