The Children's House

Circle Time: All children together in a group singing songs, talking about the day of the week, weather, participating in activities that utilize both their cognitive skills and motor skills.

Planning Time: Children in a group planning in a creative manner (initiated by the teacher) what areas they want to work in during activity time.

Activity Time: A time when children have the opportunity to work in all of the interest areas in their classrooms. During this time teachers walk around the class and engage in activities with the children.

Small Group Time: An experience planned by the teacher with a purpose and/or goal for learning. It has a beginning, middle, and an end that is initiated by the teacher. Children participate in the activities in small groups.

Reflective Time: Children sit in a group lead by the teacher and tell what they did during activity time.

Self-Correction: The child will be able to change the inappropriate behavior without the use of time out or redirection after a discussion with a responsible adult about the undesirable behavior takes place.