1/2 day program schedule - This is a common schedule for a 1/2 day program, with some changes for special classes like phys. ed and library visits.
DAILY SCHEDULE - AM CLASS
9:05-9:30 OPENING CIRCLE TIME:
Greeting, O Canada (national anthem), Welcome Song
Calendar/Weather
Message of the Day
Poem or short story
Introduction to Theme
9:30-9:45 PROJECT TIME:
Class project related to the theme
9:45-10:15 ACTIVITY TIME:
Children make selection of materials and activities, go to centres, such as... source
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