Green Room
Age Range: 2 years, 3 months to 3 years, 3 months; the ages vary a bit from year to year in order to create a balanced classroom
Number of Children: 9
Number of Staff: 3
Class Goals
The Green Room is designed to guide the youngest children's learning in a safe, nurturing environment. Teachers support growing independence and help children develop self-confidence by providing opportunities for classroom jobs such as putting away materials, setting up snack and pouring milk. They guide children in developing the social skills needed to identify their own feelings, share, take turns, enter in play with other children and to resolve conflicts peacefully. Additionally, the children’s ability to communicate is enhanced by developing active listening and expressive language skills. Children also enjoy free play with blocks and in dramatic play, allowing their creativity and imagination to flourish. Teachers facilitate opportunities for children to engage in reading, listening and speaking using singing, poems and finger plays.
Typical Day
The times are approximate; the order of activities is the same from day to day
8:00 -9:30 Free play/Choices
9:30-9:40 Welcome circle
9:40-10:00 Bathroom
10:00-10:20 Snack
10:20-11:00 Activity time
11:00:11:45 Outside Time
11:45-12:30 Bathroom/Lunch
12:30-1:00 Stories
1:00-3:00 Rest time
3:00-3:30 Snack
3:30-4:30 Outside Time
4:30 - 5:30 Activities/Stories /Pick-up