Free Kindergarten Daily Schedule Template

Kindergarten Daily Schedule

Prepared By: [YOUR NAME]

Introduction:

The Kindergarten Daily Schedule is an essential tool for educators, providing a structured framework to organize classroom activities.
It balances academics, play, and routines, creating an optimal learning environment for young learners.

Time	Activity
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	MORNING ARRIVAL: Welcoming students, attendance, and any morning routines.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	CIRCLE TIME: Group activities such as calendar time, songs, stories, and discussions.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	LITERACY CENTERS: Rotating activities focused on reading, writing, phonics, and language development.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	MATH CENTERS: Activities around mathematical concepts like counting, shapes, patterns, and basic operations.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	FREE PLAY: Unstructured time for students to engage in imaginative play, exploration, and socialization.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM	SNACK TIME: Scheduled time for students to eat a snack and practice social skills.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	OUTDOOR PLAY: Time for students to play and engage in physical activities outdoors.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM	SPECIALS/ENRICHMENT: Time for activities such as art, music, physical education, or other special classes.
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM	CLEAN-UP TIME: Students tidy up the classroom and prepare for transitions.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	STORYTIME: Reading aloud to the class or individual students.
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM	CLOSING CIRCLE: Reviewing the day's activities, discussing what was learned, and preparing for dismissal.
1:15 PM	DISMISSAL: Students prepare to leave for the day, gather belongings, and say goodbye.

Time

Activity

8:00 AM

8:30 AM

MORNING ARRIVAL:

Welcoming students, attendance, and any morning routines.

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

CIRCLE TIME:

Group activities such as calendar time, songs, stories, and discussions.

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

LITERACY CENTERS:

Rotating activities focused on reading, writing, phonics, and language development.

10:00 AM

10:30 AM

MATH CENTERS:

Activities around mathematical concepts like counting, shapes, patterns, and basic operations.

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

FREE PLAY:

Unstructured time for students to engage in imaginative play, exploration, and socialization.

11:00 AM

11:15 AM

SNACK TIME:

Scheduled time for students to eat a snack and practice social skills.

11:15 AM

11:45 AM

OUTDOOR PLAY:

Time for students to play and engage in physical activities outdoors.

11:45 AM

12:15 PM

SPECIALS/ENRICHMENT:

Time for activities such as art, music, physical education, or other special classes.

12:15 PM

12:30 PM

CLEAN-UP TIME:

Students tidy up the classroom and prepare for transitions.

12:30 PM

1:00 PM

STORYTIME:

Reading aloud to the class or individual students.

1:00 PM

1:15 PM

CLOSING CIRCLE:

Reviewing the day's activities, discussing what was learned, and preparing for dismissal.

1:15 PM

DISMISSAL:

Students prepare to leave for the day, gather belongings, and say goodbye.

Remarks:

This schedule provides a well-rounded structure for kindergarten classrooms, including key activities like circle time, literacy, math centers, and play.
Flexibility is key for teachers to tailor the schedule to their class's needs, ensuring optimal learning.
Adherence to this, with room for adaptation, fosters a dynamic environment promoting holistic development and academic growth.

Schedule Templates @ Template.net