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
We greet the children and their grown-ups at the main door as they arrive. Parents and caregivers help their child wash their hands before bringing them into the classroom.
Center Exploration
Children choose from a variety of centers and activities that spark their interests to help them transition from home to school.
Clean-Up
Working together to tidy the classroom helps children develop responsibility, independence, and pride in caring for their shared environment.
Indoor Gym
Active play strengthens gross motor skills while encouraging exploration, creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation with classmates. Teachers observe, support, and extend children’s learning as they interact and discover new ways to play.
Restroom Break
Daily routines encourage independence while reinforcing good hygiene and self-care skills. Children learn that potty is a safe place through soft and gentle introduction to potty training.
Table Activities
Hands-on activities related to the unit theme or letter of the week strengthen cognitive, fine motor, language, and social skills. Our small class sizes allow teachers to provide individualized support that meets each child’s unique learning needs.
Snack & Share-n-Tell
Snack time encourages healthy eating habits, independence, and conversation with friends. During Share-n-Tell, children enjoy expressing themselves, listening to others, and building confidence as they develop language and social skills.
Independent Reading
Children select books of their choice to enjoy quietly while developing early literacy skills and a lifelong appreciation for reading.
Morning Meeting
The class gathers for songs, the calendar, weather, and a preview of the day’s activities. This time builds community while helping children develop self-regulation, strengthen language and listening skills, and practice participating as part of a group.
Whole & Small Group Activities
Children participate in a balance of whole-group and small-group experiences that build foundational skills through engaging lessons, hands-on experiences, and meaningful opportunities to explore, practice and share what they are learning.
Specialty Classes
Specialty teachers enrich the morning with engaging, age-appropriate classes in music, movement, and Spanish. The morning schedule is adapted slightly to accommodate them.
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.
Closing Circle & Dismissal
The children come together one last time to reflect on the day’s learning, share favorite activities, and say good-bye to each other through song. They gather their belongings to go home. Teachers escort the children to the main entrance and release them only to authorized caregivers. Children leave with confidence and excitement for tomorrow.