Ruiz Family Daycare
Daily Routines
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