Gilmore Memorial Pre-School
Daily Schedule
K - 3

Time

Minutes

Activity

Description

7:00-8:00

60

Arrival

Table Toys

8:00-8:45

45

Meal

Breakfast

8:45-9:00

15

Wash Hands
Use Restroom

Bathroom

9:00 – 9:15

15

Morning Meeting

Greeting, Sharing, News, &
Announcements

9:15-9:30

15

Small Group

Teacher initiated and child initiated
Activities to address early childhood
Expectations in math and science.

9:30-10:30

60

Gross Motor
Outdoor Choice
(see outdoor schedule)

Encourage cooperative play and
Gross Motor development.

10:30-11:40

70

Choice Time

Children share, make choices and
Work in learning centers.

11:40-11:55

15

Story/Prep for Lunch

Story time, children help set the table
and wash their hands.

11:55-12:30

35

Lunch

Children enjoy lunch and
Conversation.

12:30-12:40

10

Story Time

Teacher reads a story, or the
Children have the opportunity to
Read books on their own.

12:40-1:40

60

Rest Time

Children have the opportunity to rest.
Quiet center available.

1:40-1:55

15

Story Time

Teacher reads a story, or the
Children have the opportunity to
Read books on their own.

1:55-2:10

15

Music & Movement

Children have the opportunity to
Dance to music or play various
musical instruments.

2:10-3:20

70

Choice Time/Centers

Children share, make choices and
work in learning centers.

3:20-3:35

10

Closing Circle

Children reflect on day’s work and
Activities.

3:35-4:00

30

Free choice play

Children have an opportunity to
Choose a play activity.

4:00-4:30

30

Gross Motor Play

Music Movement
Musical Chairs, etc.

4:30-5:00

30

Small group
attention/Departure

Individual choice activities
Plan for the next day.

Gilmore Memorial Pre-School
Daily Schedule
K - 4


Time

Minutes

Activity

Description

7:00-8:00

60

Arrival

Music and Free-play

8:00-8:45

45

Meal

Breakfast

8:45-9:00

15

Wash Hands
Use Restroom

Bathroom

9:00 – 9:15

15

Morning Meeting

Greeting, Sharing, News & Announcements
and interactive part.

9:15-9:30

15

Small Group

Teacher initiated and child initiated activities to address early childhood expectations.

9:30-9:45

15

Story Time

Read a story or poem, act out rhymes/finger
Plays, and letter-land.

9:45-10:55

70

Choice Time
Center Time, Snack

Children play in various learning
Centers.  Children enjoy healthy snacks.

10:55-11:55

60

Outdoor
Gross Motor

Encourage cooperative play and gross
Motor development.

11:55-12:10

15

Story Time
Lunch Prep

Children enjoy lunch and
Conversation.

12:10-12:45

35

Lunch/Bathroom

Nutritious meal with informal conversation
And develop self-help and personal
 hygiene skills.

12:45-1:00

15

Story Time

Read Stories

1:00-2:00

60

Rest Time

Opportunity for rest.

2:00-2:15

15

Music & Movement

Children participate in activities to develop
Gross motor skills along with music and
Movement activities.

2:15-3:25

70

Choice Time Centers Time/Snack

Children will play in various learning centers.  Children enjoy healthy snacks.

3:25-3:35

10

Closing Circle

Children reflect on day’s work and
Activities.

3:35-4:00

30

Free choice play

Children have an opportunity to
Choose a play activity.

4:00-4:30

30

Gross Motor Play

Music Movement
Musical Chairs, etc.

4:30-5:00

30

Small group
attention/Departure

Individual choice activities
Plan for the next day.

 
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