Our Initial Plan for 2008-09 School Year

So school starts for most kids in our state on Monday. And in searching a typical day in Preschool just because I wanted ideas of what to do with S while M does her work. I made up a plan - an ambitious plan, but a plan just the same - everything starts with a plan in my book! :)

Before I say more, my goal with M is to make it to lunch - nothing rigorous, nothing strenuous. Dh's says try to accomplish at least 2/3 of the list and be happy! My thought, we'll do what we do and be happy as long as she learns and doesn't fall behind!

So without further adieu - this is M's Grade 2 plan - she has desires of getting up EARLY so school will start at 8:30 for her.

8:30 – 9:15 Math
9:30 – 9:45 Language Arts
9:45 – 10:00 Writing
10:00 – 10:30 Snack Time
10:30 – 10:45 Recess
10:45 – 11:30 Science
11:30 – 12:00 PE / Health
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Quiet Time
2:00 – 2:30 Art Computer Music or Home Ec
2:30 – 3:00 Reading
3:00 – 3:30 Snack

Realizing that my Littlest is 2.5 yrs old. Take this goals list with a HUMONGOUS pinch of salt. I'm not going to force, but will hopefully have plenty of stuff available for her to have fun with so she isn't feeling left out.

9:00 – 9:30 Circle Time
9:30 – 10:00 Center Time
10:00 – 10:30 Snack Time
10:30 – 10:45 Recess
10:45 – 11:30 Free Time - Centers or Art
11:30 – 12:00 PE
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Nap / Quiet
2:00 – 2:30 Art Computer Music or Home Ec
2:30 – 3:00 Reading

Nothing in our house is EVER forced. I'm terrible at adhering to a schedule so this will be really loosely applied, but it gives me a skeleton to work from - and with that - that means that I won't fritter away my day mindlessly (which I tend to do!) ... and if that is accomplished then we're doing well! :)