Daily Schedule
All classrooms at Eureka Kids will have their Daily Schedule posted.
The daily schedules are intended to promote children's learning and
development by balancing child-led learning through play and
engaging educational activities planned by teachers.
Our Daily Schedules Provide Routine and Structure for Young Children
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Children thrive
with daily consistency in their schedules
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A consistent
routine gives them a sense of security and helps them to better
understand their world
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Routine and
structure can reinforce positive behaviors and minimize negative
behaviors
Our Daily Schedules are Flexible
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Daily Schedules
are a guideline for a classroom's day
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It is beneficial
to children to allow for adjustments to the schedule to
accommodate certain activities
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Flexibility
allows teachers to better meet children's needs
Our Daily Schedules include Opportunities for Play
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Play is
important to a child's learning and development
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Play develops
creativity and a joy of learning
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Play allows for
children to make appropriate choices and become actively involved
in their learning process
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Play is an
opportunity for children to practice independence, decision making
and problem solving skills
Consistent Elements in our Daily Schedules
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Arrival routines
allow for communication with family members, and helps to ease the
transition from home to school.
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Wellness Checks
are conducted throughout the day and include diapering, toileting,
handwashing and water breaks
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Breakfast is a
nutritious way to start our day and Family Style dining allows for
social connections.
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Teacher planned
and led learning activities happen in large and small group times
daily to enhance the children's learning.
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Weekly enrichment classes such as dance, cooking, yoga will be
added to children's daily schedule for an additional fees.
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Group Time helps children develop School Readiness skills such as
listening, taking turns and practicing patience.
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Story Time occurs several times a day. Reading to children is an
important part of pre-literacy skills, and helps to foster a love
of reading.
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Active and Outdoor Play encourages physical activity and exercise.
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Clean-Up Time helps children develop sorting skills as well as
encourages children to help with taking care of our classroom
environment.
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Lunch is another opportunity for Family Style dining which
promotes decision making and motor and self-help skills.
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Naps and Rest Time are important to children of all ages and
allows children a break in their busy day.
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Afternoon Snack Time provides another shared meal with social
interactions and opportunities to try new foods.
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Departure routines allow for parents and children to reconnect and
prepare for the transition from school to home.