9:00 a.m.: Children arrive and play in learning centers. Feature activities, often theme-related, are offered.
9:35 a.m.: Clean up time.
9:40 a.m.: Group Time #1: A devotion is given. This often includes a Bible story or lesson about a Christian principle, a praise song, memory verse, and prayer. Theme activities or the alphabet letter of the day are introduced.
10:05 a.m.: Art/Fine Motor Time: Children participate in 1-2 art and craft activities involving painting, gluing, coloring, cutting, tracing, lacing, etc.
10:25 a.m.: Bathroom Break: Children use the washroom and wash their hands.
10:35 a.m.: Snack Time: The children are served a nutritious snack and are encouraged to use good manners.
10:50 a.m.: Gymnasium Time: Children participate in one or two action songs and/or group games, and then play in small groups or independently with balls, hoops and other equipment.
11:10 a.m.: Group Time #2: Children pick a book to look at on their mat. They sing songs, learn finger plays, and listen to stories.
11:25 a.m.: Children get dressed to go home.
Parent Perspectives:
“The activities are very nice. Lots of thought and preparation have gone into them”.
“I’ve enjoyed the variety of songs, and Bible stories and verses my child learned during devotion time”.
“There is a good combination of free play, storytime, art activities and gym”.