Dinosaur Class

• 4 – 5 years old, Pre-K program
• California cut off dates for birthdates determines if your child will be a Dinosaur or a Teddy Bear
• Dinosaurs eat lunch at 11:45 am

Our preschool program stimulates growth and development in all areas. This is a general guideline of your child’s day as well as what areas are stimulated. Adjustments are made according to weather and special events. Times and schedules will also be adjusted to meet the needs of the children.

Typical Daily Schedule

Time	Daily Activities	Increases / Enhances Awareness and Development in the following Areas
6:30 am	Staggered arrival
6:31 am	Manipulative materials	Fine Motor, Logic, Reasoning, Visual and Auditory discrimination
7:30 am	Self-selected learning	Exploration, Socialization, Independence
8:20 am	Clean up	Cooperation, Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Responsibilty
9:30 am		Dinosaurs and Teddy Bears separate
9:40 am	Prepare for snack	Math, Independence, Hygiene
9:50 am	Snack	Socialization, Nutrition, Manners
10:10 am	Greetings	Environment, Time, Counting, Number recognition, Weather, Days, Months, Years
10:20 am	Curriculum	Science, Math, Fine Motor, Visual and Auditory discrimination, Self Image, Self Esteem, Confidence, classification, Critical Thinking, Health, Nutrition, Social Studies, Left to Right Progression, Early Literacy
10:30 am	Indoor activities	Self Learning, Decision Making, Independence, Socialization
10:40 am	Clean up	Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Self Esteem, Following Directions, Classification
10:50 am	Story time	Literacy, Imagination, Rhyme, Rhythm, Pre-reading
11:10 am	Outdoor activities	Gross Motor, Vestibular System
11:30 am	Lunch	Manners, Socialization, Nutrition
12:30 pm		Dinosaurs and Teddy Bears combine
12:35 pm	Movie (before nap)	Imagination, Creativity
1:00 pm	Relaxing music	Pitch, Rhythm, Rhyme, Tempo, Pre-reading skills, kid meditation
2:30 pm	Wake up transition	Independence
2:50 pm	Children begin to have snacks in small groups	Manners, Sharing, Nutrition, Socialization, Friendships, Tactile Stimulation
3:15 pm	Outdoor activities	Gross Motor, Balance, Coordination
5:00 pm	Staggered departures	Gross and Fine Motor acitivities, Dramatic Play, Visual Discrimination
6:30 pm		Close

• Homework assistance
• Improve Social Skills
• Learn Teamwork
• Recreation Emphasis
• Indoor and Outdoor Activities
• Organized games
• Scooters
• Field Trips
• Nutritious Snacks

Time	Activity
1:45 pm	Kindergarten pick up
1:55 pm	Activity time **
2:25 pm	Clean up
2:35 pm	Set up Snack time
2:40 pm	Story time
3:05 pm	Sign in: 1st to 6th grade / Wednesday early release 1:55pm
3:10 pm	Snack time
3:30 pm	Clean up
3:30- 4 pm	Walk or Exercise time
4:10 pm	Homework time
4:55 pm	Free time / Activity time **
5:40 pm	Clean up

** Activities include: Group games on Mondays, Board games on Tuesdays, Outdoor on Wednesdays, Arts and Crafts on Thursdays and Theatrical Arts on Fridays.