Overview & Sample Schedule
The Early Childhood Education program is a literacy-rich preschool experience designed to nurture confident, capable, and joyful learners. The program is open to children with and without an identified learning difference and operates independently from the HRS Lower and Middle School programs.Program Overview
Sample Schedule
| Activity / Routine |
|---|
| Arrival & Welcome (7:30 - 8:00 am) Family greetings, arrival routines, and self-selected experiences |
| Music, Movement & Daily Preparation (8:00 - 8:15 am) Active movement, classroom jobs, visual schedule, and preparation for the day |
| Morning Meeting (8:15 - 8:30 am) Community building, investigation, shared writing, or discussion |
| Choice Time & Learning Centers (8:30 - 10:30 am) Child-initiated exploration, 9:30 snack option, 9:45 flexible small groups begin |
| Read-Aloud, Transition, & Outdoor Play (10:30 - 11:30 am) 10:30 whole-group reading and transition, 10:45 playground |
| Lunch (11:30 am - 12:00 pm) Conversation, self-help skills, and community building |
| Rest & Quiet Choices (12:00 - 2:00 pm) Rest followed by quiet experiences for children who are awake |
| Afternoon Snack (2:00 - 2:15 pm) Conversation, independence, and preparation for outdoor play |
| Outdoor Play (2:15 - 2:45 pm) Active movement, exploration, and child-initiated play |
| Closing Roundup & Read-Aloud (2:45 - 3:00 pm) Reflect on the day, share ideas, and transition to afternoon classes |
| Afternoon Choice & Departures (3:00 - 4:00 pm) Learning centers, flexible small groups, and departures, 4:00 Extended Day transition |