The Co-op provides a flexible daily routine, striving to achieve a balance of spontaneity with structure. On a typical day, the first hour is spent doing activities of the children's choice; they may play inside, outside, or participate in one of the science, art or cooking projects set up by parents. By 10:00am, we come together for a morning circle where we engage in a social-emotional learning activity through reading stories, singing songs, or role play.

 

After the morning circle, the younger group will sit down for a morning snack that is provided and prepared by one of the parents. Snack always consist of an organic fruit or vegetable, a starch and a protein. Once it's announced that snack is served, hands are thoroughly washed, the children sit down with a parent, while the older group stays for an extended circle time with the Director and lead teacher, then joins for snack.

 

After snack, children have free choice to stay inside and play, or utilize some of the many outdoor structures in our newly renovated backyard. A few activities that the kids love include: flying high on the swings, climbing the playground, getting dirty in the mud kitchen, being creative in the theater space, safely ride along the bike path, climbing gnome hill, water the wildflower garden, tend to the seasonal tomato plants, climb on the climbing wall, making volcanoes in the sandbox, playing dress on the desk, painting and puppet shows, exploring the “Creation Station” with a lead teacher, and many many more. This free-play time allows kids to nurture their interest while developing friendships and explore new activities. 

 

The last few minutes of the day are spent in a final Goodbye Circle before children say goodbye and greet their parents at the gate.

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We bring in outside educators throughout the year for special circle time learning. Some past visitors have included outside music teachers, Tracy the Animal Guy, local fire fighters, dancers from the Nutcracker, and dentists. Each year the visitor schedule can change based on the kids’ interests and relationships that are introduced by that year’s parents. 

 

We also organize field trips throughout the year, with past excursions including the Fire Station, Post Office, nearby grocery store, and Robson Harrington Park. 

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