Programs

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Our Daily Routine & Program

We believe that routine plays an essential part in your child’s development and security. That’s why every class follows the same basic daily structure. While it’s not fixed down to the minute, an established routine helps your child feel secure and happy in an environment where they know what’s coming next.

Through weekly themes, our teachers introduce new concepts, vocabulary, pre-reading skills and general knowledge, as well as help your children develop gross motor, social and cognitive skills, along with encouraging their emotional development.
Preschool, Toddler & Baby Program

6.30am – 8am: Arrival

 

8am: Breakfast

 

8.30am: Morning ring and session 1

We introduce the theme of the week, listen to any news from children, and learn things like how to greet each other, the days of the week and the weather.

This is followed by a variety of gross and fine motor activities which are changed up each day to aid in the development of all spheres of a little one’s growth.

 

9.15am: Toilet routine, sunblock, morning snack

 

9.30am: Outside Play

There are two periods of outside time every day, which are hugely important for learning to socialise and play, and exercise their large muscles as they climb the fantastic jungle gym, play in the sand pits and ride bikes.

10.30am: Session 2

Creative and sensory sessions where children are exposed to different mediums and immerse themselves into a variety of crafts each week.

 

11.30am: Lunch

 

12pm: Rest time

For the older groups, the kiddies enjoy inside play at the end of the day (while the younger groups nap). This involves fantasy play and important socialisation time with their classmates after a 45 minute rest period.

 

13.45pm: Wake up and afternoon snack time

 

2pm onwards: Outside play and organised games

Click to view our programme for each age group.

6:30 – 8:30: Arrival

 

7:00 – 8:00: Breakfast

 

8:30 – 9:00: Morning ring/ Organized play/ Tummy time or Sleep depending on baby age

 

9:00 – 9:45: Nappy change, notation in talk books and bottle (formula/tea/juice)

 

10:00:  Snack (seasonal fruits/biscuits)

 

10:00 – 11:30: Activities:  Activities may vary from day to day

  • Arts and crafts (theme based and age appropriate)
  • Music and movement
  • Age appropriate educational toys/games (peg puzzles, building blocks, big Lego, balls etc.)
  • Outdoor free play (weather permitting)
  • Sensory play/fun (play dough, jelly, bubbles, sand etc.)

 

11:30: Nappy change

 

11:35- 14:00: Lunch, bottles, and rest period (may vary from child to child)

 

14:00 – 15:00: Nappy change (half day children go home at 14:00)

 

15:00 – 17:00: Organised & free play activities, nappy change, and preparations to be collected

6.30 - 8.20: Arrival

 

8:00: Breakfast

 

8.20: All children to be at school

 

8.30: Session 1 including Morning ring, theme work

  • Communication, literacy & language
  • Mathematical development
  • Knowledge & understanding of the world
  • Personal, social & emotional development

 

9.15: Toilet routine/ Sunblock/ Morning snack

 

9.30: Outside play

 

10.30: Session 2- Creative development

 

11.15: Toilet routine and Storytime

 

11.30: Lunch

 

12:00: Naptime

 

13.45: Toilet routine/ sunblock/ snack

 

14.00: Outside play

 

15.30: Toilet routine/ handwashing & Fruit snack

 

16.30: Late afternoon snack and tidy up

 

17.00: TV time and structured play

 

17.30: Closing time

6.30 - 8.20: Arrival

 

7:00 - 8:00: Inside structured play or outdoor play dependent on the weather

 

8:00: Breakfast

 

8.20: Register and unpacking bags ready for the day

 

8:30: School starts

 

8.30: Session 1 including Morning Ring/ Theme work/ Workbooks/ Cognitive or gross motor development ( based on weekly planning)

  • Communication, literacy & language
  • Mathematical development
  • Knowledge & understanding of the world
  • Personal, social & emotional development

 

9.20: Toilet routine/ Sunblock/ Morning snack

 

9.30: Outside play

 

10.30: Session 2- Creative work/ Mathematical skills/ Phonics

 

11.30: Toilet routine and washing up
Coding and robotics

 

11.45: Lunch

 

12:00 - 14:00: Organized awake class activities incl weekly Zulu, Afrikaans, Life skills and emotional development

 

13.45: Snack/ Toilet routine, packing up

 

14.00: Outside free play and structured play

 

15.15: Washing up and fruit snack

 

16.30: Late afternoon snack and tidying up

 

17.00: TV time

 

17.30: Closing

School Snacks

Kiddies at Everwood are given a healthy, wholesome breakfast and lunch. Snacks are to be provided from home and we encourage these to be on the healthy side, with Fridays being our days for a little treat. Bottles should preferably be filled with water which will be re-filled throughout the day to keep kiddies hydrated.

Remember, children run around all day and snacks help maintain their blood sugar levels. The amount of snacks you send is dependent on your child. Not everyone eats the same amount, but please keep in mind if you collect later in the day, to ensure that you send enough for your little one.

Some ideas

  • Raisins
  • Nuts
  • Muffins
  • Carrot/cucumber sticks
  • Popcorn
  • Apple slices with peanut butter
  • Biltong/Salami/Dry wors
  • Dried fruit
  • Sandwiches
  • Mini savoury pancakes
  • Hard boiled eggs
  • Peppers
  • Rice cakes
  • Yoghurt
  • Jelly
  • Fresh fruit
  • Biscuits
  • Cheese
  • Pretzels
  • Cold meat or ham
What Do I Need To Pack For School?
what do i need

To Pack For School?

Daily bag to include the following:
  • Pack of wet wipes
  • Bum cream if still in nappies
  • Change of clothing in case of accidents for ALL ages
  • Warm top for when the weather changes
  • Nappies if not yet potty trained
  • Spare underwear if potty training – at least 4
  • Any blankets, dummies or soothers needed for nap time
  • Lunchbox with snacks and water bottle or bottles depending on the child’s age

Babies/children still in nappies can send bulk pack of nappies, formula, bum cream and wet wipes etc. to be stored at school at parent’s discretion. Each child is allocated their own basket with items to be used.

Items to remain at school and go home weekly or when dirty for washing:

Blanket for nap time

Sun hat for outdoor play

Large old T-Shirt for painting – 1 years old and above

Sunblock for outdoor play

All items are to be clearly labelled with your child’s name.

 

If you need any more information or have questions you’d like to discuss, please feel free to contact Bronwen on +2711 023 6120.