Free Kindergarten Schedule Template
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
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Welcome students as they arrive
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Greet each child individually
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Hang up backpacks and belongings
8:30 am - 9:00 am: Circle Time
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Start with a morning song or rhyme
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Calendar time: discuss the date, weather, days of the week
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Storytime: read a short story or book related to the day's theme
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Review classroom rules and expectations
9:00 am - 10:00 am: Learning Centers
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Math Center: hands-on activities like counting, sorting, and patterns
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Literacy Center: reading, writing, phonics activities, and sight words practice
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Art Center: creative activities such as drawing, painting, and crafting
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Science Center: explore science concepts through experiments and observation
10:00 am - 10:30 am: Snack Time
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Wash hands before snack
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Provide healthy snacks and encourage conversation among students
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Outdoor Play or Gym Time
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Supervised outdoor play for gross motor skill development
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Alternatively, gym time for indoor gross motor activities on inclement weather days
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Storytime or Quiet Reading
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Read aloud from a picture book or engage students in quiet reading time
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Encourage children to discuss the story and ask questions
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunchtime
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Wash hands before lunch
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Provide time for students to eat their packed lunches or school-provided meals
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Encourage good table manners and conversation
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Rest Time or Quiet Activities
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Set up quiet mats or cots for rest time
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Provide soft music or read a calming story to help children relax
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Alternatively, quiet activities such as puzzles or drawing for non-resting students
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Free Play or Structured Activities
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Rotate through various play centers (dramatic play, blocks, sensory table, etc.)
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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
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Provide a light snack before dismissal
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Clean up centers and pack up belongings
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Review the day's activities and say goodbye to each student
3:30 pm: Dismissal
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Dismiss students one by one to their designated pick-up areas
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Ensure each child is safely dismissed to their parent or guardian