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Ruiz Family Daycare

Daily Routines

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A Typical Day

8:30 - 9:00

Arrival, morning greetings, health check, inside play

Goal: Self-esteem, social development, responsibility, discovery, exploration

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9:00 - 10:00

Bilingual circle time, story time (names, colors, letters, numbers), and arts and crafts time

Goal: Cognitive development, language development, math and science concepts, listening, responding, small muslce development and creativity

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10:00 - 10:15

Wash hands, snack and group time, potty time

Goal: Nutrition, manners, social development

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10:15 - 11:30

Indoor play, directed play, puzzles, games, music, dance

Goal: Responsibility, large muscle development, sensory development, self control

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11:30 - 12:00

Wash hands, lunch

Goal: Nutrition, family dining and manners

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1:00 - 3:00

Potty, nap time

Goal: Resting, body and brain refresh and recharge

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3:00 - 3:30

Snack time

Goal: Nutrition, group time, socialization, self help skills

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3:30 - 4:30

Free choice

Goal: Creativity, emotional development, self expression

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4:30 - 5:00

Wash hands, potty time, preparation for departure

Goal: Physical growth, independence, self expression

Monthly Themes

january

Jobs people do

Our 5 senses

Winter

Martin Luther King Jr.

Pets

may

Mother's Day

Cinco de Mayo

Memorial Day

Zoo Animals

Dinosaurs

Physical Fitness and Sports

september

School Days

Weather

Safety in School

Earthquakes

february

Caring and sharing

Famous people

Valentine's Day

Chinese New Year

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june

Father's Day

Summer

Graduation

Teacher Appreciate Day

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october

Fall

Community Workers

Halloween

Fire Prevention Week

march

Circuc

St. Patrick's Day

Spring

Plants

Music

july

4th of July

Vacation and Travel

Water

Ocean Life

Olympics

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november

Thanksgiving

Family 

Manners

Farm Animals

National Children's Book Week

april

Easter

Transportation

Nutrition

Body Parts

Earth Day

august

Camping

Wildlife

Insects

Planets

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december

Christmas

Hanukkah

Emotions

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