Home Daycare - DCFH.58285

9:00 – 9:30 AM – Arrival 

(Free Time) – Welcome

9:35 – 10:15 AM

Circle Time
Focus: Introduction, Connection, Routine, & Language Development

Show & Tell or Share & Tell: Social Group Discussion
 

10:20 – 11:00 AM

Art Project
Focus: Fine Motor Skills, Creative and Self Expression

Art Project (Projects Vary the Time of Year)

Painting, Markers, Sticks, Paper Plates, Glue, Construction Paper & Crafts
NOTE: Have a smock or old T-shirt for art if you don't want to get dirty.

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Story Time & Lunch
Focus: Language, Listening, Focus, Hygiene and Calm
 

Handwashing
Story Time Reading
Lunch: Provided by Parent or Guardian

12:05 – 12:55 PM

Outdoor Activity (Weather Permitting) or Indoor Group Activity
Focus: Sensory Exploration, Curiosity, Hands On Fun

Movement Activity
Focus: Gross Motor, Energy Release, Body Awareness, Toddler/Kid Friendly Play Area, Toddler/Kid Friendly Outdoor Activities 

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 

Board Games/Puzzles
Focus: Cognitive & Motor Skills, Problem Solving, Memory and Social Skills. Memory Cards, Board Games, Puzzles, Uno and etc..
 

2:05PM – 3:05PM 

TV Time or Tablet Time
Focus: Self-Regulation, Emotional Awareness, Relaxing and Taking a Deep Breath

3:10PM – 3:30PM

Snack Time 

Focus: Language, Listening, Focus, Hygiene and Calm

Handwashing Snack: Provided by Parent, Guardian or Provider

3:35PM – 4:30PM 

Free Play Time

Focus: Language, Communication, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making, Creativity & Imagination 

Play Blocks, Tea-time, Indoor Farm Toys, Games, Partner Up, encouraging Conversation and bonding.  

4:35PM – 5PM 

Wind Down & Goodbye My New Friends Focus: Transition, Down Time, Routine, Circle Time

Handwashing Gathering Personal Belongings Storing of Personal Belongings  

Circle Sharing Time: Sharing as a group what was your favorite/unfavorite part of today?

NOTE:   These activities are thoughtfully planned to engage children throughout the day. However, I value creativity and collaboration, therefore activities may be adjusted based on the children’s ideas, interests, and suggestions making each day unique and meaningful.