We start each day with literacy centers and free choice activities to give children the opportunity to choose activities that interest them. We also use our monthly theme to help children learn. For example, in September we focus on “Apples” with stories, art projects, and recipes. After that, we have our morning meeting, show and tell, snack, storytime, and recess. We also have extra activities on rainy days to keep things moving indoors, such as dancing, marching band, exercises, and gymnastics. Our thoughtful daily routine has been proven to help children get the most out of their time here. We strive to create an environment where children can learn, grow, and be independent. Our approach combines the Montessori and High Scope methods, and I’ve seen firsthand how successful it is! We focus on literacy and art while allowing children the opportunity to make their own choices with activities that interest them. We also give them time for a morning meeting, show and tell, snack, story time, and recess. We also have extra activities on rainy days to keep things moving indoors, such as dancing, marching band, exercises, and gymnastics.