At The Campbell School your child’s day is flexibly structured to meet the needs of children aged two years, nine months to six years old. A well-planned, well-balanced curriculum, guided by teachers, but directed by children’s needs and interests, helps your child to develop, learn and socialize with his or her peers in a safe and nurturing environment.
Preschool
Morning Schedule
7:45 – 8:45 Optional early arrival
8:45 – 9:30 Arrival at school. Free play
9:30 – 10:00 Circle time: theme of the day, finger plays, exercises, songs, music, stories
10:00 – 10:30 Outdoor play
10:30 – 10:40 Bathroom and hand washing
10:40 – 11:00 Snack time
11:00 – 11:30 Class project: craft, painting, science, drama
11:30 – 11:45 Clean up and closing circle
11:45 – 4:30 Optional lunch and extended day
Kindergarten Schedule
7:45 – 8:45 Optional early arrival
8:45 – 9:15 Arrival, free play
9:15 – 9:30 Morning circle: pledge, weather, calendar activities
9:30 – 9:45 Shared/Interactive writing: morning message, word work
9:45 – 10:00 Shared reading
10:00 – 10:20 Outdoor play
10:20 – 10:30 Snack
10:30 – 11:50 Language arts centers
11:50 – 12:30 Math activities
12:30 – 12:50 Lunch
12:50 – 1:15 Rest
1:15 – 1:35 Free play
1:35 – 2:30 Theme related activity: art, music, social studies, science
2:30 – 2:45 Afternoon circle
2:45 Dismissal
2:45 – 4:30 Optional extended day
Extended Day Schedule
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 1:15 Outdoor play
1:15 – 1:30 Bathroom
1:30 – 2:15 Rest
2:15 – 2:30 Snack
2:30 – 3:00 Project & circle time
3:00 – 3:30 Free play
3:30 – 4:15 Outdoor play
4:15 – 4:30 Closing circle