152 Church & 155 Market St, Johannesburg North

+27 83 791 5153 | info@everwoodpreprimary.co.za

 

Programmes

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Our Daily Routine & Programme

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.
Everwood Programmes
  • 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

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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.

snacks

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?

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Programmes

A typical day includes breakfast, morning ring, theme-based learning, creative and sensory activities, outdoor play, meals, rest and organised afternoon games. The routine is structured but flexible enough to respond to the children’s ages and needs.

Every class follows a similar rhythm, but activities, rest times and care routines are adapted for each age group. Baby routines are particularly flexible and take individual feeding, sleeping and developmental needs into account.

Weekly themes introduce children to new vocabulary, concepts, general knowledge and pre-reading skills through stories, discussion, movement, sensory play and creative activities. Children learn naturally while developing cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills.

Children generally have two outdoor-play periods each day. They can climb, ride bikes, explore the sandpits and enjoy free or organised play, helping them develop gross motor skills, confidence, imagination and friendships.

School readiness is developed through age-appropriate activities that build language, early literacy, concentration, coordination, independence and social confidence. Children are given purposeful opportunities to learn without replacing play with unnecessary formal academic pressure.

Yes. Younger children nap after lunch, with individual routines accommodated where possible. Older children have a quiet rest period followed by indoor, fantasy or social play while the younger children sleep.

Everwood provides a wholesome breakfast and lunch. Parents provide snacks and a water bottle, with enough food for the length of the child’s day. The school encourages healthy snacks, with Friday set aside for a small treat.

Every child should bring labelled spare clothing, a warm top, snacks and a water bottle. Depending on their age and needs, they may also require nappies, wipes, bum cream, spare underwear, bottles, formula or a comfort item for rest time.

Yes. Parents may send bulk supplies such as nappies, wipes, formula and bum cream to be stored at school. Each child is allocated an individual basket for their belongings.