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our rhythm & routines

CONCEPTUALIZING THE FLOW OF OUR DAY

The framework of our day closely compares to that of a traditional schedule. However, each classroom’s schedule is flexible and based on the particular needs of the group of children and the projects they might be working on at the moment. For example, if a child discovers a caterpillar while exploring the forest, the students and teacher may decide to extend their outdoor time to continue investigating. If a group of students wants to make soup for a student who has fallen ill, they may choose to spend the majority of their morning in the kitchen with the chef.    Bambini Creativi recognizes that every day holds something unique, in-store whether it is a surprise or disappointment. Therefore children learn how to adapt to the demands of each day. This may come in the form of taking the time to delight in splendor or making plans to overcome a challenge. Each day is filled with many projects and starts with a morning meeting. Meeting times help students reflect on previous projects, share brief updates, showcase a talent or presentation, and ultimately, plan together their journey for their day. From the moment the students walk into the school, they are expected to participate in basic routines and rituals independently.

SAMPLE EARLY YEARS SCHEDULE
8:20-8:30       Early Arrival
8:30-9:00       Free Choice
9:00-9:20       Morning Meeting/ Calendar/ Declarations
9:20-9:35       Organic Morning Snack
9:35-10:15     Project Work
10:15-10:45   Outdoor Play or Yoga
10:45-11:30   Read Alouds
11:30-11:45   Italian Language/ Atelier Time
11:45-12:00   Half-Day Dismissal
12:00-12:45   Lunch
12:45-1:30     Story Time
1:30-2:30       Rest Time
2:30-3:00       Reflection  Journals
3:00-3:15       Organic Afternoon Snack
3:15-3:30       Carpool Dismissal

 

 

SAMPLE ELEMENTARY  SCHEDULE

8:20-8:30       Early Arrival

8:30-9:00       Free Choice

9:00-9:20       Morning Meeting/ Calendar/ Declarations

9:20-9:35       Organic Morning Snack

9:35-10:15     Project Work

10:15-10:45   Outdoor Play or Yoga

10:45-11:30   Italian Language

11:30-11:45   Morning Reflection

11:45-12:00   Half-Day Dismissal

12:00-12:45   Lunch

12:45-1:30     Elementary-Integrated Literacy

1:30-2:00       Elementary-Integrated Math

2:00-2:30       Atelier Time

2:30-3:00       Reflection/ STEM Time

3:00-3:15       Organic Afternoon Snack

3:15-3:30       Carpool Dismissal

 

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