Kindergarten Schedule

Prepared by: Teacher [Your Name]

The purpose of this schedule is to provide a structured daily routine for kindergarten students, promoting learning, social interaction, physical activity, and rest while establishing a sense of routine and responsibility.

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Morning Arrival and Greetings

Welcome students as they arrive
Greet each child individually
Hang up backpacks and belongings

8:30 am - 9:00 am: Circle Time

Start with a morning song or rhyme
Calendar time: discuss the date, weather, days of the week
Storytime: read a short story or book related to the day's theme
Review classroom rules and expectations

9:00 am - 10:00 am: Learning Centers

Math Center: hands-on activities like counting, sorting, and patterns
Literacy Center: reading, writing, phonics activities, and sight words practice
Art Center: creative activities such as drawing, painting, and crafting
Science Center: explore science concepts through experiments and observation

10:00 am - 10:30 am: Snack Time

Wash hands before snack
Provide healthy snacks and encourage conversation among students

10:30 am - 11:30 am: Outdoor Play or Gym Time

Supervised outdoor play for gross motor skill development
Alternatively, gym time for indoor gross motor activities on inclement weather days

11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Storytime or Quiet Reading

Read aloud from a picture book or engage students in quiet reading time
Encourage children to discuss the story and ask questions

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunchtime

Wash hands before lunch
Provide time for students to eat their packed lunches or school-provided meals
Encourage good table manners and conversation

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Rest Time or Quiet Activities

Set up quiet mats or cots for rest time
Provide soft music or read a calming story to help children relax
Alternatively, quiet activities such as puzzles or drawing for non-resting students

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Free Play or Structured Activities

Rotate through various play centers (dramatic play, blocks, sensory table, etc.)
Teacher-led activities such as music and movement, group games, or special projects

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Afternoon Snack and Prepare for Dismissal