"What we all desire for ourselves, namely not to be disturbed in our work, not to find hindrances to our efforts, to have good friends ready to help us in times of need, to see them rejoice with us, to be on terms of equality with them, to be able to confide and trust in them, this is what we need for happy companionship."
Toddlers and Twos
07h30 – 08h30 |
Arrival. Give each child individual attention and breakfast if parents request it. Early arrivals play with older children, build puzzles, page through books, and build large Lego or other playful activities inside and outside. |
08h30 – 09h30 |
Work cycle-includes individual presentations and practis of previous presentations. Also creative actvities. |
09h30 – 09h45 |
Snack |
09h45 – 10h45 |
Outdoor play and gross motor activities. |
10h45 – 11h00 |
Wash hands and toilet/nappy check. |
11h00 – 11h45 |
Group activites, music and movement. |
11h45 – 12h00 |
Wash hands and toilet/nappy check. |
12h00 |
Lunch |
12h30 |
Look through books or story or prepare for nap. |
12h30 |
Half-day children go home. |
12h30 – 14h30 |
Rest/sleep. Children who wake early play restfully indoors with Lego, blocks and puzzles. |
14h30 – 14h45 |
Toilet / nappy change. |
14h45 – 15h00 |
Snack |
15h00 – 17h00 |
Outdoor play and gross motor activities until parents arrive. |
Pre-school Group
07h30 – 08h00 |
Arrival. Give each child individual attention and breakfast if parents requests it. Early arrivals feed pets, assist or play with younger children or peers indoors, set out tables and other equipment. |
08h00 – 08h30 |
Circle activities, including theme discussion, register, calendar activities (day and date of the week/month), conversational news, story. |
08h30 – 09h00 |
Indoor and outdoor movement programme. |
09h00 – 11h30 |
Play with specialized Montessori equipment. Also Lego and puzzles. Creative activities such as painting, drawing, cutting, tearing and pasting. Literacy and Numeracy. Exposure to life skills development is an integral part of the curriculum. Toilet and wash hands. Snack as required. |
11h30 – 12h00 |
Outdoor play. |
12h00 – 12h15 |
Toilet and wash hands. |
12h15– 12h45 |
Lunch (timing is group dependant). |
12h45 – 13h00 |
Half-day children go home. |
13h00 – 14h30 |
Restful play. |
14h30 – 14h45 |
Toilet and wash hands. |
14h45 - 15h00 |
Snack |
15h00 – 17h00 |
Outdoor play and gross motor activities until parents arrive. |