Our 2s Morning
Our school year begins in mid-September and ends in early June. Click to see our School Calendar.
Our Morning
Arrival & Welcome
Our main door is open to greet children and their grown-ups as they arrive. Parents and caregivers visit the bathroom to wash their child’s hands before bringing them to the classroom.
Center Exploration
Self-directed centers of interest allow children to independently choose activities that help them transition smoothly from home to school.
Clean-Up
Children gain a sense of responsibility and work as a group member to help pick up toys and put materials back on shelves.
Indoor Gym
Children develop large motor skills through movement and formulate their own plan as they engage in activities with other children in our play space. Teacher’s use this time to observe how children gather information, interact with peers and solve problems; and to facilitate the children’s interests.
Restroom Break
This time allows us to encourage good hygiene and self-care skills. Children learn that potty is a safe place through soft and gentle introduction to potty training.
Table time Activities
Children engage in theme-related projects that complement the unit theme or letter of the week while promoting cognitive and fine motor development and strengthening social and language skills. Our small class sizes allow teachers to differentiate instruction to meet each child’s individual learning needs.
Snack & Share-n-Tell
This gives children the opportunity to continue practice language and social skills as they engage in conversations with peers. Healthy eating and independence are promoted.
Independent Reading
Children select books of interest to practice emergent reading skills.
Morning Meeting
The class gathers for a structured group time where teachers lead songs and discuss the calendar and weather. This daily routine fosters a strong sense of community while helping children develop self-regulation, increase their attention span, and strengthen their language, communication, and listening skills.
Whole & Small Group Activities
This block of time includes whole group and small group instruction. Teachers lead short lessons that focus on foundational learning skills followed by hands-on project-based learning opportunities for children to showcase their expanding knowledge base.
Specialty Classes
Specialty teachers provide age-appropriate lessons in music, movement, and Spanish during the morning to enhance the school day.
Closing Circle
The children come together one last time to reflect on the day, sharing favorite activities, and saying good-bye to each other through song. They gather their belongings to go home.
Dismissal
Teachers bring the children up to the school’s main door where they wait until contact is made with each parent or caregiver before sending the child out. Children leave with confidence and excitement for tomorrow.