The Journey Begins!
Morning Schedule:
Best Friends opens at 7 A.M. The morning schedule begins with breakfast, free play,
snack, group time, hands on projects, outdoor play, stories and songs.
Meals & Rest Time
Meals are not provided by the preschool. We provide snacks & juice at snack time.
Breakfast is offered to children until 8:30 a.m. Morning snack at 9:30 a.m. Lunch at
11:30 a.m. Rest time is typically from 12:30-2:30 p.m. using soothing music to
encourage relaxation. Afternoon snacks at 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Meal times may
vary according to children's needs.
Afternoon Schedule
After lunch, rest time to soothing music, snack, stories and songs, outdoor play, and
structured free play. The center closes at 6 p.m.
Curriculum
Calendar and new newsletters are sent out monthly. The teachers plan classroom
activities to foster the child's cognitive, language, social/emotional, and motor
skills. Toddlers learn through lots of fun hands-on experiences. There is a lot of
emphasis on individual play and free choice activities. Teachers read and sing songs
regularly, encouraging the children's participation. The staff are flexible and may
change planned activities according to the children's interests and needs. Children
also participate in outdoor play. Daily reports are provided to parents with
information about your child's day.
Social Skills/Biting
Because toddlers are so egocentric, sharing spaces and toys with other toddlers can
mean that problems arise. Pushing, hitting, and scratching can be difficult to
minimize, but none are as stressful as biting. Biting often occurs because they are
easily frustrated and toddlers cannot express their feelings verbally. It is our goal
to provide all children a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. The staff tries
to minimize the occurrence of problems. The staff role models appropriate ways to
interact with each other while being clear that hurtful behavior is not allowed. Staff
will respond to each situation in a consistent manner.
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