SAMPLE SCHEDULE
What a Day Looks Like at Blue Hippo
MoRning
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Arrival & Free Play
Welcome the children with light activities like coloring, puzzles, or building blocks to ease them into the day.
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Morning Circle Time
Discuss the day's plan, weather, and any special events. Incorporate songs or a short story to engage them.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Outdoor Physical Activity
Engage in physical activities such as yoga, relay races, scavenger hunts, or water play to promote gross motor skills and teamwork.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Morning Snack
Provide a healthy snack and encourage social interaction.
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Themed Learning Activities
Introduce weekly themes (e.g., space, nature, art) with related crafts, experiments, or educational games.
Afternoon
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch
Serve a balanced meal and encourage conversation among peers.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Quiet Time
Provide a calm environment with soft music or audiobooks. Older children can engage in quiet activities like drawing or reading.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Creative Arts
Offer activities like painting, drama, or music to stimulate creativity and self-expression.
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Afternoon Snack
Another healthy snack to recharge energy levels.
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: STEM Exploration
Conduct simple science experiments or building challenges to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Group Games
Play cooperative games like charades, board games, or team-building activities to enhance social skills.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Free Play & Wind Down
Allow children to choose activities, promoting autonomy and relaxation before pickup.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Cleanup & Departure
Guide children in tidying up and prepare them for departure.
Themes & Activities
Monday: Science Explorations
Simple experiments like making slime or volcanoes.
Tuesday: Artistic Expressions
Crafts using various materials.
Wednesday: World Cultures
Explore different countries through music, food, and stories.
Thursday: Nature Day
Activities like planting or nature walks.
Friday: Fun Friday
Movie day, games.
