Crystal Cathedral

Our daily classroom schedule offers a balance between teacher-directed and child choice activities. The developmentally appropriate curriculum includes daily creative art activities, children's literature, music, dramatic play, science, cooking, sensory play, gardening and large motor activities. We promote "hands-on" learning through self initiated activity.  Our teachers serve as facilitators while the children create and explore engaging learning activities.

Religious education is a thread that is woven into the curriculum. The children hear Bible stories each day, pray before snacks and lunch and attend a school-wide Children's Chapel each Monday.

A positive approach is used in building the children's self-esteem in a relaxed and loving atmosphere. We encourage acceptable social behavior and a spirit of cooperation.

EXAMPLE OF DAILY SCHEDULE
8:30	Center Time
9:00	Circle Time * Bible Stories * Calendar * Classroom helpers * Music, singing, movement * Stories/discussions related to theme
9:20	Snack
9:30	Children's Choice (Center Time) * Reading Center * Art Activity * Block Area * Science Center * Dramatic Play- Housekeeping, Dress-up * Easel painting * Writing center * Manipulative toys
10:30	Playground * Large and small motor activities * Art Activities * Sand play * Water play/Sensory play * Gardening * Manipulative toys
11:30	Lunch
12:30	Naptime
2:30	Wake-Up Time * Potty * Snack
3:15	Playground
4:30	Closing room:  Variety of child choice activities not present in regular classrooms.