Age Group: 4 to 5 years

Focus Areas: Language & Literacy, Math, Science, Social-Emotional Development, Creative Arts, Physical Development, and Social Skills.

**Daily Schedule**

• 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Arrival and Free Play

  • Activities: Puzzles, blocks, dramatic play, and interactive centers.

  • Focus: Social interaction, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.

• 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Morning Circle Time

  • Activities: Greeting song, calendar, weather discussion, and introduction to the day's theme.

  • Focus: Language development, listening skills, and routine.

• 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Language & Literacy

  • Activities: Storytime, phonics games, letter recognition, and name writing.

  • Focus: Early reading skills, vocabulary building, and writing practice.

• 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Math Exploration

  • Activities: Counting games, patterning, sorting, and basic addition/subtraction with manipulatives.

  • Focus: Number sense, pattern recognition, and problem-solving.

• 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Snack Time

  • Activities: Healthy snack, followed by conversation time.

  • Focus: Social skills, manners, and nutrition.

• 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Outdoor Play

  • Activities: Running, climbing, ball games, and cooperative play.

  •   Focus: Gross motor development, physical fitness, and teamwork.

• 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Thematic Learning Centers

  • Science Center: Hands-on experiments, nature exploration, and sensory play.

  • Art Center: Painting, drawing, and crafting based on the weekly theme.

  • Dramatic Play Center: Role-playing scenarios (e.g., grocery store, doctor’s office).

  • Building Center: Constructing with blocks, Legos, and other materials.

  •   Focus: Cognitive development, creativity, and fine motor skills.

• 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Lunch Time

  • Activities: Family-style meal, practicing self-serving and table manners.

  •   Focus: Social interactions, self-help skills, and nutrition.

• 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Quiet Time

  • Activities: Resting on mats, listening to soft music, or quiet reading.

  • Focus: Rest, emotional regulation, and calmness.

• 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Science and Nature Exploration

  • Activities: Nature walks, observing the weather, and simple science experiments.

  • Focus: Inquiry-based learning, observation skills, and environmental awareness.

• 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM: Creative Arts

  • Activities: Music and movement, dance, and dramatic storytelling.

  • Focus: Expressive arts, rhythm, and imagination.

• 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Social-Emotional Learning

  • Activities: Role-playing, emotion recognition games, and group discussions.

  • Focus: Emotional intelligence, empathy, and conflict resolution.

• 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Math Review and Games

  • Activities: Math-focused games, puzzles, and interactive board games.

  • Focus: Reinforcement of math concepts, turn-taking, and critical thinking.

• 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Free Play

  • Activities: Child-led play outside or in the classroom.

  • Focus: Social interaction, creativity, and physical activity.

• 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Storytime and Reflection

  • Activities: Read-aloud stories, reflection on the day’s activities, and closing songs.

  • Focus: Language development, listening comprehension, and daily review.

• 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Dismissal Preparation

  • Activities: Pack up belongings, final circle time, and saying goodbye.

  • Focus: Routine, social-emotional skills, and transitioning home.

**Weekly Themes and Activities**

• Week 1: All About Me

  • Language & Literacy: Write names and draw self-portraits.

  • Math: Count family members and compare heights.

  • Science: Explore the five senses with sensory bins.

  • Social-Emotional: Discuss feelings and how to express them.

• Week 2: Seasons and Weather

  • Language & Literacy: Weather-related books and vocabulary.

  • Math: Create graphs of daily weather.

  • Science: Observe seasonal changes in nature.

  • Art: Craft projects related to each season (e.g., leaf rubbings).

• Week 3: Animals and Habitats

  • Language & Literacy: Animal-themed stories and rhymes.

  • Math: Sorting animals by size, type, or habitat.

  • Science: Explore different habitats (forest, ocean, desert).

  • Dramatic Play:** Pretend to be different animals.

• Week 4: Community Helpers

  • Language & Literacy:** Learn about different jobs through books.

  • Math: Role-play as cashiers and practice counting money.

  • Science: Explore how community helpers (e.g., firefighters) help us.

  • Art: Create artwork related to different professions.

 **Developmental Goals**

• Language & Literacy:

  • Encourage phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and beginning writing skills.

  • Foster a love for reading through daily storytime and interactive literacy activities.

• Math:

  • Develop number sense through counting, sorting, and simple addition/subtraction.

  • Introduce basic geometric shapes, patterns, and measurement concepts.

• Science:

  • Encourage curiosity and observation through hands-on experiments and nature exploration.

  • Introduce basic scientific concepts such as weather, animal habitats, and the five senses.

• Social-Emotional Development:**

  • Promote self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation through guided activities.

  • Encourage positive social interactions, sharing, and conflict resolution.

• Creative Arts:

  • Provide opportunities for self-expression through art, music, dance, and dramatic play.

  • Encourage creativity and imagination in daily activities.

• Physical Development:

  • Support gross motor skills through outdoor play and structured physical activities.

  • Enhance fine motor skills through art projects, writing, and manipulative play.

• Social Skills:

  • Teach cooperation, turn-taking, and respectful communication.

  • Foster independence and self-help skills through daily routines.