Daily schedule
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Arriving children are welcomed and can begin their day with free activities.
By 8:30 a.m., at the latest, all children should have arrived .
Children may work with the learning materials of their choice. They can work by themself , with a partner or in a small group.
The teacher presents a new Montessori learning activity to each child.
During this time period the children have the opportunity to eat a healthy parent-provided snack.
10:30 -11:00 a.m.
“Circle Time” – an activity for the entire group
The children sit in a circle to sing German and English language songs, learn rhymes and poems. They may listen to stories or have discussions about seasonal or cultural issues.
Occasionally the teacher may perform a group presentation of a new Montessori learning activity.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Each day the children put on weather appropriate clothing to enjoy the playground. They can play freely or participate in gardening activities.
12:30 p.m.
Children not staying to eat lunch are to be picked up.
12:30 -13:15 p.m.
Preparation of lunch area – some of the children set the tables.
All children eat lunch together.
13:15 -14:00 p.m.
End of school day with games and songs.
Children are picked up