Learning Reading, Math, & Science
Children learn 
Learning Never Ends
Children are always learning, and most of that learning is a result of what they are doing, not what their teacher is doing. We support children's natural ways of learning by supporting them to learn what they want, when they want, how they want. 
Tree Room Daily Schedule
8:00-8:30 Early arrival/Breakfast/Learning centers Children arriving for early care have the opportunity to eat breakfast prior to engaging in centers set up to align with k/1 learning standards. 8:30-9:00 Outdoor play Weather permitting, all children will engage in outdoor exploration. During this time, children will explore math and science concepts through gross motor play. 9:00-9:15 Limited Center Exploration Children will engage in centers such as play dough, stringing beads, etc, that are focused on fine motor/handwriting skills. 9:20-9:40 Morning Meeting/Calendar This large group activity will allow for group discussion and practice with social skills such as turn taking and active listening. Children will also work on recognition of days of the week/months of the year, as well as literacy skills such as rhyming, syllables, beginning and ending sounds, and chunking of letters. 9:40-10:10 Small Group Reading Children will be split into small groups to focus on individual reading goals. Groups will work with a teacher or in centers. 10:10-11:10 Free Exploration Children will have the opportunity to explore learning centers such as building/engineering, art, music, dramatic play, library, light/projection, language, and math. These centers will include provocations to encourage growth in PA learning standards. 11:10-11:20 Clean Up 11:20-11:50 Inquiry Exploration/Expert Groups Children will have time to work in small groups, exploring an area of their choosing. Through these in depth studies, children will use language, literacy, science, social studies, and math in a natural way. 11:50-12:00 Clean Up 12:00-12:30 Outdoor Play Weather permitting, all children will engage in outdoor exploration. During this time, children will explore math and science concepts through gross motor play. 12:30-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:25 Chapter Book Reading/Independent Reading This time will allow for the children to engage in active listening/comprehension skills while listening to a read-aloud. Children will also have the opportunity to work on independent reading skills as they read a book of their choosing. 1:25-1:35 Mindfulness This is a time dedicated to working on self-awareness and self-calming techniques. 1:35-2:10 Focused Math or Free Exploration Either large or small group activities to focus on math skills and goals. 2:10-2:20 Reflection of the Day Large group activity giving children the opportunity to share highlights of their day, observations they made, or questions that they may have. 2:20 Start Dismissal Children leaving at 2:30 will begin. getting ready for dismissal. Others will have outdoor gross motor time. 2:30-3:00 Outdoor Play Weather permitting, all children will engage in outdoor exploration. During this time, children will explore math and science concepts through gross motor play. 3:00-3:20 Snack 3:20-4:15 Free Exploration Time/ Focused Reading or Math Work Children will have the opportunity to explore learning centers such as building/engineering, art, music, dramatic play, library, light/projection, language, and math. These centers will include provocations to encourage growth in PA learning standards. This time may also be used to work on specific reading or math goals that may need additional practice. 4:15-4:30 Clean Up 4:30-5:00 Outdoor Play Weather permitting, all children will engage in outdoor exploration. During this time, children will explore math and science concepts through gross motor play |
Staying Connected Parents can check updates and message teachers throughout the day using the Brightwheel app. We have photos of each child's family in the room for the children to look at, hold, and talk about. 
Moving and Playing
Teachers ensure the classroom has materials that support free play with the understanding that children this age learn through moving. We also offer teacher-planned and teacher-led small group activities such as art, sorting, counting, and baking that children can join if they want. 
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