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 Who, what, where, and why? These are the questions every three-year-old asks! So our curriculum for this age group is designed to develop the "whole child" – intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually. It is based on learning through play, and our daily routine consists of activities the children love to do – art projects, puzzles, manipulative toys, dramatic play objects. We offer tables filled with developmental and curriculum-based items, all designed to enhance development and answer their questions about the world! Most days begin with circle time focusing on cognitive development, and includes songs, puzzles, finger puppets, games, or reading a story. The month, day of the week, pledge to the flag, and a prayer are included in this segment – maybe even an experiment or two!  After circle time, the day continues with visits to the "special classes." Science, drama, music, computer, and Fun-N-Fitness teachers provide instruction through activities that correspond to the three-year-old curriculum. In addition to the special classes, each three-year-old class will go to the playground, have lunch, and will also spend time in their own room. An afternoon circle time is provided for the Bible story and scripture verse for the month.
Sample 3s Daycare Schedule
Each class will have a different schedule. Keep in mind that this is only a sample to give you an example of a typical day. Time | Activity or Experience | Goals | 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Greeting children and parents. Health check. Free play in centers. Breakfast snack if child arrives before 8:15 | Self-esteem; health awareness; personal relationships; comfort; and a good start to the day. | 8:00 – 8:30 | Playroom | Gross motor skills | 8:30 – 9:15 | Free play in centers | * Learn to make choices; solve problems; develop social relationships; grow perceptually and cognitively, fine motor skills. | 9:15 - 9:20 | Clean- up | Cooperation | 9:20 – 9:45 | Circle time (songs, stories, fingerplays, "Show and Tell", games, movement activities.) | Language, cognitive, spiritual development; listening skills; relaxation | 9:45 – 10:15 | Special Activity. **SEE BELOW | Diversification of curriculum. | 10:15 – 11:00 | Potty, walk, playground. | Physical needs, gross motor skills | 11:00 – 11:15 | Wash hands, story, songs, fingerplays | Healthful habits, relaxation | 11:15 – 11:45 | Lunch | Healthful Nutrition | 11:45 – 12:00 | Quiet time (books, puzzles, tub toys) | Relaxation | 12:00 – 12:30 PM | Free play in centers | * See above | 12:30 – 1:00 | Clean – up, potty, prepare for nap, stories, music | Cooperation, physical needs, relaxation, listening. | 1:00 – 3:30 | Nap | Physical needs | 3:30 – 4:00 | Potty, snack, story | Physical needs, nutrition, listening. | 4:00 – 5:15 | Playground | Gross Motor Skills | 5:15 – 6:00 | Stories, puzzles, drawing and other quiet activities. Going home at individual times. Greeting Parents. | An "unwinding time"; close relationships; reassuring parents. |
Special Classes for 3s:
(Some of the classes will alternate classes below depending on their schedules. Please check with your individual teacher to see a particular classroom schedule)
Science
Drama
Computers
Fun-N-Fitness
Spanish Bible stories for 3s | | September - Creation
- Noah
- Adam and Eve
- Abraham and Jacob Obey
October November - Hannah/Samuel
- David
- Daniel
- Jonah
December January | February - Jesus and the Children
- Jesus and the Lame Man
- Feeding the 5000
- Ten Men
March - Zaccheus
- Jesus Tells Peter Where to Fish
- Jesus Calms the Storm
- Jesus Walks on Water
April - Easter
- Prodigal Son
- Good Samaritan
- May
- Jesus & Helpers
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