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Programs Offered
 

The following programs are currently offered at Learning Steps.  There are half-day, mini-day, and full-day schedules listed below.  If you have any questions at all about our programs, feel free to contact us at any time.


 
A.	HALF-DAY and MINI-DAY PROGRAM ROUTINE
 

Social Time
Children arrive and have time to get organized with lunchboxes, book bags, etc.  They are given time to socialize, and settle in for the day.  Usually table toys are used at this time.

Circle Time
Children join together to participate in the day’s lesson.   This important period of the day is when new concepts are introduced.  The teacher also uses this time to involve the group in problem solving, creative movement, learning a new game, song, finger play, or poem.

Learning Center/Free Play
Small groups enjoy art experiences, block play, computer center, home living, role playing, indoor sandbox and/or water table, flannel board, book corner, listening center, manipulatives (legos, puzzles, etc.) and board games.

Clean-up time
Children clean up room, use bathroom, and wash hands.

Story time

Snack time
Snack is provided by the school

Outdoor/Indoor Recreation

Dismissal
Children are dismissed one at a time, to the parent or a person authorized by the parent.


 


 

A.M. MINI DAY PROGRAM
Students arrive early and join extended care for supplemental activities.  The students then have their morning curriculum class, following the Half-Day routine (above).  The Mini-Day children join us for lunch, and afterward are involved in indoor/outdoor activities.

P.M. MINI-DAY PROGRAM
Students arrive at lunchtime.  They have lunch, and afterward are involved in indoor/outdoor activities.  The students then have their afternoon curriculum class, following the Half-day routine (above).  The Mini-Day students join our extended care for supplemental activities.


 
SAMPLE OF A FULL-DAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
 

SAMPLE OF FULL-DAY(TWO-T-TOTS & PRESCHOOL)
Same as half-day schedule

Lunch time -
Children bring their own lunches

Indoor/Outdoor activity 
All full-day students join together

Rest period/Naptime 

Afternoon snack "at will"
The children help themselves to snack  as they are ready.

Art/Learning Centers

Circle time  |
Story, music, and finger plays

Free Play/Outdoor Recreation/Indoor Physical Activity
   
Intermittent dismissal


 


 

SAMPLE OF SPECIAL ADDITION PROGRAM (Pre-K Full Day)
Same as half-day schedule

Lunch time 
Children bring their own lunches

Indoor/Outdoor activity 
All full-day students join together

Free play  
Children participate in free art, or table activities

Circle time 
Story, music, and finger plays

Rest period
30 minutes 

Afternoon snack "at will"
the children help themselves to snack  as they are ready.

Art/Learning Centers

Free Play/Outdoor Recreation/Indoor Physical Activity
 
Intermittent dismissal


 


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