Free Kindergarten Schedule

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The purpose of this schedule is to provide a structured daily routine for kindergarten students, promoting learning, social interaction, physical activity, and rest while establishing a sense of routine and responsibility.

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Morning Arrival and Greetings

• Welcome students as they arrive

• Greet each child individually

• Hang up backpacks and belongings

8:30 am - 9:00 am: Circle Time

• Start with a morning song or rhyme

• Calendar time: discuss the date, weather, days of the week

• Storytime: read a short story or book related to the day's theme

• Review classroom rules and expectations

9:00 am - 10:00 am: Learning Centers

• Math Center: hands-on activities like counting, sorting, and patterns

• Literacy Center: reading, writing, phonics activities, and sight words practice

• Art Center: creative activities such as drawing, painting, and crafting

• Science Center: explore science concepts through experiments and observation

10:00 am - 10:30 am: Snack Time

• Wash hands before snack

• Provide healthy snacks and encourage conversation among students

10:30 am - 11:30 am: Outdoor Play or Gym Time

• Supervised outdoor play for gross motor skill development

• Alternatively, gym time for indoor gross motor activities on inclement weather days

11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Storytime or Quiet Reading

• Read aloud from a picture book or engage students in quiet reading time

• Encourage children to discuss the story and ask questions

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunchtime

• Wash hands before lunch

• Provide time for students to eat their packed lunches or school-provided meals

• Encourage good table manners and conversation

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Rest Time or Quiet Activities

• Set up quiet mats or cots for rest time

• Provide soft music or read a calming story to help children relax

• Alternatively, quiet activities such as puzzles or drawing for non-resting students

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Free Play or Structured Activities

• Rotate through various play centers (dramatic play, blocks, sensory table, etc.)

• Teacher-led activities such as music and movement, group games, or special projects

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Afternoon Snack and Prepare for Dismissal

• Provide a light snack before dismissal

• Clean up centers and pack up belongings

• Review the day's activities and say goodbye to each student

3:30 pm: Dismissal

• Dismiss students one by one to their designated pick-up areas

• Ensure each child is safely dismissed to their parent or guardian

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