OUR CURRICULUM
The Importance of Play
Play is important to the child in many ways. Play is the child’s work and an essential way of learning probably through the eighth year of life. The following list describes many of its benefits:
Explore:
- Discover things and people in his environment
- Be free
- Make decisions/be in control/use judgement
Try things/risks:
- Practice
- Repeat
- Plan
- Concentrate
Build relationships:
- Build relationships with others – child and adults
Learn concepts/academics:
- Learn about life/imitate adult roles
- Learn new interests
Use up energy:
- Develop in all areas
- Grow in size, control, dexterity, maturity and strength
Imagine:
- Fantasize
- Create
Work through feelings:
- Experience emotions
- Learn Empathy for others
Understand language:
- Communicate verbally
- Communicate through actions
Develop a positive self concept:
- Have a diversion from the routine
Daily Schedule
Schedule varies daily in order to meet the needs of the children.
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
Arrivals, handwashing, free play.
8:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Handwashing, breakfast.
8:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Handwashing, toileting, diaper changes.
9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
Circle Time, centers, sensory activities and free play.
10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
Handwashing, diaper check, toileting, snack.
10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Outdoor activities, weather, seasons, gross motor activities.
11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Clean up, toileting, diaper changes, handwashing.
12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Lunch
12:30 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Handwashing, check diapers, prepare for nap.
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Naps/quiet time.
3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Toileting, diaper changes, handwashing, snack.
3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Circle Time, music, art, fine motors activities.
4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Free play, clean up, diaper changes, toileting, prepare for pick-up.
"Don't cry because it's over, SMILE because it happened"
Dr. Seuss
Connect with us!
Phone
312-560-3060
Email Address
nanashouse2blest@gmail.com
Address
41174 W Laramie Rd., Maricopa, Arizona 85138