• Free play with quiet activities such as books, puzzles, table games, and non-messy art materials

• At arrival all parents must sign in through our app Bright Wheel using one our iPad or through their phone (Parents must also document the last time Pre-kindergartens was feed and the amount given)

• Pre-kindergartens profile through Bright Wheel will be updated through the day (meals eaten, napping, special happenings, child’s mood, and supplies needed)

• Pre-kindergartens will be giving their Breakfast (Menu will follow NJ State Food Program).

• Everyone needs to wash their hands and brush their teeth (if needed)

• Pre-kindergartens will help with clean up and play with table toys, read books, or listen to story tapes until everyone finishes breakfast and cleans up.

• Pre-kindergartens will each get a turn being helper for the day, we do calendar, weather, counting, patterns, ABC’s, finger plays etc.  We also, have a color, shape, letter, number for each month. Please see our curriculum for the Giraffe Classroom for a detailed information.

• During extreme hot or cold weather, the Pre-kindergartens will not go outside.

  • Sidewalk chalk 

  • Nature hunt

  • Bubbles

  • Sand box and supplies

  • Balls

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arts & crafts

• Children will be able to explore their imagination, be creative.

  • Painting, drawing, sidewalk chalk or paint, making a craft, etc.

• Please see our curriculum for the Giraffe Classroom for a detailed information

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Toileting/Preparation for Lunch

• Pre-kindergartens play with table toys, read books, or listen to story tapes until we are ready for Lunch.

• Pre-kindergartens will be giving their Lunch (Menu will follow NJ State Food Program).

• We will allow Pre-kindergartens to feed themselves when possible while providing enough time to eat.

• Some Pre-kindergartens are slow eaters, ample time will be allowed.

• Quiet activities will be available for those who are finished early

• Everyone needs to wash their hands and brush their teeth, if needed. As well as help teacher to set the table and clean up.

• We will read the Pre-kindergartens stories while they sit on their nap/rest area.

• Plan a quiet activity for the Pre-kindergartens right before rest time, such as reading a story or playing soft music.

• Pre-kindergartens will have their own Cot. Pre-kindergartens who can’t sleep will rest quietly on their cots, looking at books. 

• As Pre-kindergartens wake up, they will use the bathroom and wash their hands.

• Alternative’s play will be available for those who wake up early.

• Pre-kindergartens will help putting away their blankets in hall closet.

• Use bathroom and wash their hands.

• (Menu will follow NJ State Food Program).

• During extreme hot or cold weather, the Pre-kindergartens will not go outside.

  • Sidewalk chalk 

  • Nature hunt

  • Bubbles

  • Sand box and supplies

  • Balls

• Please see our curriculum for the Giraffe Classroom for a detailed information

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TOILETING

• Pre-kindergartens will be singing, dancing, play an instrument etc.

• Please see our curriculum for the Giraffe Classroom for a detailed information.

• Pre-kindergartens can choose from different stations

  • Examples include blocks, Legos, animals, babies, cars & trucks, books, dress up, wooden puzzles, magnetic tiles.

  • Pre-kindergartens will be given the space and time to explore and play in the different stations.