Positive Start Daily Schedule
Positive Start Family Child Care offers a planned Early Childhood Curriculum in a relaxed home setting aligned with the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards. The program will focus on the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the child incorporating both structured and unstructured activities. The program allows for flexibility.
All daily lessons and activities are intentionally designed to help your child gain proficiency in the skills needed to support lifelong success in learning. Children thrive under a balance of active and quiet times. Children learn best actively engaging with people and objects in their environment, thriving under a balance of active and quiet times. Children need to have many opportunities for fun, interesting and hands-on experiences with a wide range of materials as they explore concepts through play. They need opportunities to interact with other children and adults in a variety of ways, and also to pursue their own interests as individuals. Children learn best by “doing”, whether it be painting, assembling puzzles, making pretend, cuddling for a story, computer or building with blocks. The activities provided for them are challenging and fun! They allow room for the children to be creative. They help the children build a strong sense of their own individuality and self esteem. The most important part of our day however, is play. Children are encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace and interest level. Emphasis is on the "process" rather than the "product" which helps a child learn, problem solve or simply make a friend.
A schedule helps the day flow more smoothly and allows the children to anticipate upcoming activities. Our days are flexible in order to allow for spontaneous play. Following is a schedule of a typical day at Positive Start.
Arrival until 9:00
Quiet play - Self directed activities and free exploration of quiet activities which includes our “learning zone" (for manipulatives and sensory,) as well as our library area. Children will choose a job from the Little Helper Chart.
9:00 - 9:15
Morning Meeting - Children come together to greet one another, sing, dance, share thoughts and ideas, discuss the topic of the day and day’s activities. Morning Meeting lets children know that Positive Start is a safe place where all children’s feelings and ideas are important.
9:15 - 9:30
Morning Snack is served. Children participate in hand washing, serving, and clean up.
9:30 - 10:30
Open Play - Various interest areas are offered such as: Blocks and Transportation, Make Pretend, Sensory Table, Learning Zone, Creative Corner, Library and Computer.
10:30 – 11:00
Circle Time - Children come together for the pledge to the flag, positive affirmations, fingerplays, songs, dance, stories and fun learning activities. Children are encouraged to participate. The program, based on the RI Early Learning Standards, has two topics a month and is challenging, stimulating, hands-on and course, FUN! (Monthly calendar provided)
11:15 - 12:15
Outdoor Play - Child participates in active play outdoors.
12:30 - 1:00
Lunch - Children participate in hand washing, serving and clean up. Family style meals are a great way to expose children to social skills. Positive communication is encouraged amongst the children. Lunch is followed by personal hygiene and getting ready for "quiet time." A story is usually read. meals are served. Positive communication is encouraged among the children to promote social skills.
1:00 - 3:00
Quiet Time - Children do not need to sleep but all must rest quietly. Soothing music and low lights help for a restful ambiance. Quiet activities are provided for older children who do not sleep.
3:00 - 3:15
Getting Ready - for the afternoon. Children put away their “quiet time” things.
3:00 until departure
Getting Ready - for the afternoon. Children put away their "rest time" things and have their afternoon snack followed by self-chosen play in indoor and outdoor play areas as well as one-to-one activities. Children reflect on the days' activities followed by outdoors (weather permitting) or story time.
Clean Up - is a shared responsibility between everyone showing cooperation and proper care of the materials. Cleanup follows each activity as needed. Please encourage your child to pick up materials before departure.
Bathroom Visits - children are encouraged to use the bathroom and wash hands upon arrival, before preparing food, before eating, after toileting, diapering, before and after using sensory bins, outdoor play, or when hands are dirty.
Extended Hours are Available
All daily lessons and activities are intentionally designed to help your child gain proficiency in the skills needed to support lifelong success in learning. Children thrive under a balance of active and quiet times. Children learn best actively engaging with people and objects in their environment, thriving under a balance of active and quiet times. Children need to have many opportunities for fun, interesting and hands-on experiences with a wide range of materials as they explore concepts through play. They need opportunities to interact with other children and adults in a variety of ways, and also to pursue their own interests as individuals. Children learn best by “doing”, whether it be painting, assembling puzzles, making pretend, cuddling for a story, computer or building with blocks. The activities provided for them are challenging and fun! They allow room for the children to be creative. They help the children build a strong sense of their own individuality and self esteem. The most important part of our day however, is play. Children are encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace and interest level. Emphasis is on the "process" rather than the "product" which helps a child learn, problem solve or simply make a friend.
A schedule helps the day flow more smoothly and allows the children to anticipate upcoming activities. Our days are flexible in order to allow for spontaneous play. Following is a schedule of a typical day at Positive Start.
Arrival until 9:00
Quiet play - Self directed activities and free exploration of quiet activities which includes our “learning zone" (for manipulatives and sensory,) as well as our library area. Children will choose a job from the Little Helper Chart.
9:00 - 9:15
Morning Meeting - Children come together to greet one another, sing, dance, share thoughts and ideas, discuss the topic of the day and day’s activities. Morning Meeting lets children know that Positive Start is a safe place where all children’s feelings and ideas are important.
9:15 - 9:30
Morning Snack is served. Children participate in hand washing, serving, and clean up.
9:30 - 10:30
Open Play - Various interest areas are offered such as: Blocks and Transportation, Make Pretend, Sensory Table, Learning Zone, Creative Corner, Library and Computer.
10:30 – 11:00
Circle Time - Children come together for the pledge to the flag, positive affirmations, fingerplays, songs, dance, stories and fun learning activities. Children are encouraged to participate. The program, based on the RI Early Learning Standards, has two topics a month and is challenging, stimulating, hands-on and course, FUN! (Monthly calendar provided)
11:15 - 12:15
Outdoor Play - Child participates in active play outdoors.
12:30 - 1:00
Lunch - Children participate in hand washing, serving and clean up. Family style meals are a great way to expose children to social skills. Positive communication is encouraged amongst the children. Lunch is followed by personal hygiene and getting ready for "quiet time." A story is usually read. meals are served. Positive communication is encouraged among the children to promote social skills.
1:00 - 3:00
Quiet Time - Children do not need to sleep but all must rest quietly. Soothing music and low lights help for a restful ambiance. Quiet activities are provided for older children who do not sleep.
3:00 - 3:15
Getting Ready - for the afternoon. Children put away their “quiet time” things.
3:00 until departure
Getting Ready - for the afternoon. Children put away their "rest time" things and have their afternoon snack followed by self-chosen play in indoor and outdoor play areas as well as one-to-one activities. Children reflect on the days' activities followed by outdoors (weather permitting) or story time.
Clean Up - is a shared responsibility between everyone showing cooperation and proper care of the materials. Cleanup follows each activity as needed. Please encourage your child to pick up materials before departure.
Bathroom Visits - children are encouraged to use the bathroom and wash hands upon arrival, before preparing food, before eating, after toileting, diapering, before and after using sensory bins, outdoor play, or when hands are dirty.
Extended Hours are Available
