A Day in the Life…
Our Daily Rhythm
As a genuine reflection of our educational philosophy, the curriculum is integrated into a daily rhythm that provides a balance of child initiated, active/quiet, whole group/small group, and inside/outside activities. The schedule also allows time for transitions, enrichment activities and snack/lunch.
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Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 9am Opening Circle, check-in, discussion around the day’s activities.
9am - 10:30am Students set daily goals and then share them aloud. Students work in online or hands-on learning tools independently.
10:30am Snack and mindfulness exercise.
11am A student leader helps the class through one of several collaborative options (history exploration, science project, math puzzle, Socratic discussion, debate, service, or poetry).
12pm - 1pm Lunch + outside play
1pm Students select a project from the create library and work independently, in small groups, or as a class. Fellowship and enrichment activities to include art / gardening / music / Spanish class / community service / yoga + mindfulness activities / journaling.
2:15pm Clean up + Closing Circle - gratitude activity, successes and struggles, presentations, closing meditation.
3pm Pick-up
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Field Trip Friday (monthly)
8:30am Arrival + Opening Circle - check-in, discussion around the day’s activities, review safety procedures and discuss opportunities and boundaries for the day.
8:30am-12pm Hike / field trip / explorative play / community service / nature center / art outside / guest facilitator.
12pm-1pm Lunch + outside play
1pm-2:30pm Reading / quiet exploration / outdoor yoga + mindfulness / journaling / nature-inspired poetry
2:30pm Clean up + Closing Circle - gratitude activity, successes and struggles, presentations, closing meditation.
3pm Pick-up