Preschool
At Graystone Children’s Early Learning Academy (GCELA), we believe in experiential learning in fostering the growth and development of young children.
| Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am - 9:00am | Arrival Greeting Friends Breakfast (7:45am - 8:45am) |
Free Play Gathering Time Washroom Routine |
| 9:00am - 9:15am | Morning Assembly | Centre-wide Gathering Time |
| 9:15am - 10:15am | Centres (math, literacy, science, visual arts) | Small Group Activities |
| 10:15am - 11:15am | Outdoor Play | Exploration & Investigation |
| 11:15 - 11:35am | Brain Gym | Instructional Practice Washroom Routine Promoting learning through play and the principle of drawing out innate intelligence, the emphasis is on building awareness and the solid physical, emotional and mental foundation |
| 11:35am - 12:15pm | Lunch | Sleep Time Preparation Washroom Routine |
| 12:15pm - 2:15pm | Sleep & Rest Time | Quiet Activities (non-sleepers) |
| 2:15 - 2:45pm | Gradual Wake Up Snack |
Washroom Routine |
| 2:45 - 3:00pm | What's Your Power? Gathering Time (Literacy - Tempo Di Condivisione Share Time) |
Whole Group Activities |
| 3:00 - 3:30pm | Centres (math, literacy, science, visual arts) Atelier 3:00-4:00pm (Thursday/Friday) |
Small Group Activities Small group free play interaction with Atelierista |
| 3:30 - 4:30pm | Outdoor Play Exploration & Investigation |
Free Play, Washroom Routine |
| 4:30 - 5:30pm | Classroom Merge Departure Lightroom 4:30-5:00pm (Monday/Tuesday) |
Free Play Washroom Routine Small group free play light activities |