A typical day at St Christopher’s Preschool may include:
8.30 Welcome into the classroom and free choice of activities.
8.40 Carpet time including register time, an introduction to the day including going through the visual timetable to see what we will be doing.
A short phonics session
Some child initiated learning involving free choice of activities covering the 7 areas of learning. Eg Small world play, construction, mark-making, puzzles, painting, messy play, craft activities.
9.00 or 9.30 A specialist lesson which takes place in the Music room, Drama room or Main Hall (PE).
10.05 Play time in the playground with bikes and scooters, slide, climbing equipment, bats and balls, large construction equipment, play house and other outdoor activities.
10.35 Snack time.
Followed by Story time
11.00 Child initiated learning involving free choice of activities covering the 7 areas of learning. Eg Small world play, construction, mark-making, puzzles, painting, messy play, craft activities.
Singing or a story.
Putting on coats.
12.10 Home time
If children are staying for the afternoon session
Lunch time
Outside playtime
Free activities
3.00 Home time