Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
At Delaware Avenue School, every day is thoughtfully planned to provide children with a balance of learning, play, movement, and rest. Daily routines help children develop confidence, independence, and a sense of security. Although activities, individual classroom schedules and times may vary throughout the school year, our goal is to provide every DAS Cub with a consistent, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experience each day. The sample schedule below provides families with a general idea of what a typical preschool day looks like.
Arrival & Breakfast
Children are welcomed into their classrooms, enjoy breakfast, and prepare for the day ahead.
Morning Meeting
Students gather as a class to greet one another, review the day's schedule, build classroom community, and begin learning together.
Small Group Instruction
Teachers provide developmentally appropriate instruction through hands-on learning experiences designed to support each child's growth.
Gross Motor
Children participate in outdoor play on the playground or grassy areas, developing large motor skills while enjoying active play.
Snack
Students enjoy a healthy snack while practicing independence and social skills.
Learning Centers
Children engage in purposeful play through classroom learning centers that encourage creativity, problem-solving, language development, and collaboration.
Read Aloud
Teachers share engaging stories while preparing students for lunch.
Lunch
Students enjoy lunch together in a supportive and social environment.
Rest Time
Children have the opportunity to rest and recharge. Students who do not sleep participate quietly in restful activities.
Choice Time
Children choose from a variety of engaging classroom activities that encourage creativity, independence, problem-solving, and social interaction.
Closing Meeting
Children reflect on their day, celebrate learning, and prepare for dismissal.
Dismissal
Teachers safely dismiss students to their approved adult or assigned transportation.