College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

2 1/2- & 3-Year-Old Classroom

The Creative Curriculum is designed for early childhood programs. The children in this classroom explore blocks, dramatic play, manipulative materials, books, a sand/water table, and discovery centers in math and science, music, computer, and writing. It also provides teachers, researchers and students with an understanding of how children grow and learn. This classroom offers a variety of activities that integrate physical, intellectual, and social-emotional stimulation.

Classroom Schedule

7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

Arrival (Greetings)/ Free Choice (centers open)

8:15 - 8:45 a.m.

Wash up/Morning Snack/Wash up (Free choice for non-snack children)

8:45 - 9:00 a.m

Wash up/Transition

9:00 - 9:10 a.m.

Group Time

9:10 - 9:50 a.m.

Outdoor/Transition

9:50 - 11:05 a.m.

Planning/Enriched Free Play/Small Group Exp. (Bathroom breaks as needed)

11:05 - 11: 15 a.m.

Clean up/Transition

11:15 - 11:25 a.m.

Literacy Enrichment/Transition to Lunch

11:25 - 11:50 a.m.

Lunch

11:50 - 12:10 p.m.

Wash up/Transition for Rest

12:10 - 2:30 p.m.

Resting to Relaxing Music (Quiet toys for non-sleepers/early risers)

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Transition/Wash up/Afternoon Snack

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Transition/Outdoor Play

3:45 - 4:00 p.m.

Wash up/Water/Transition

4:00 - 4:10 p.m.

Group Time/Review & Recall

4:10 - 4:25 p.m.

Gross Motor Experience/Music Enriched (Bathroom breaks as needed)

4:25 - 5:30 p.m.

Enriched Free Play/Clean up/Departure

Required Supplies

Families of children enrolled in the Child Development Laboratory are required to provide these basic supplies for the appropriate care of their children’s needs.