My center provides the curriculum materials (lesson plans, stories, etc.) We do a weekly theme, but the themes flow together. For example, we may do a beach theme one week, then an ocean theme the next.

We do some form of group art at least once per day, but not necessarily a craft. We may paint one day, color with crayons another, etc.

We have three circle times: an early AM one, a late AM one, and a PM one. They're each about 15 minutes. What we talk about and do vary depending on which circle time it is.

I've found that most toddlers will usually sit for songs, so maybe try to include as many of those as you can.

I don't come in until 9:30, so I don't know what our daily schedule is before that.

9:30 - Gross motor (outdoors, weather permitting)
10:00 - Free play & small group art
10:30 - Circle time
10:45 - Routine care (potty, diapers, hand washing, etc.)
11:00 - Lunch
11:30 - Routine care/quiet activities
12:00 - Rest time
2:00 - Snack
2:15 - Free play
3:15 - Story time & routine care (including sunscreen)
3:30 - Gross motor (outdoors, weather permitting)
4:00 - Table stations
4:30 - Circle time
4:45 - Routine care
5:00 - Snack
5:15 - Limited centers (I give them 2-3 centers to choose from to play in)
6:00 - Close!

Some sensory materials, such as sensory bottles and play-doh, are always available. Our sand/water table is available in the mornings, when there are 2-3 teachers in the room. We also include sensory in a lot of our art projects.

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