Beginnings Preschool is located in the lower level of Grace Lutheran Church, where we enjoy a spacious, gym-size classroom. We are a play-based pre-kindergarten early learning program. Administration
Beginnings Preschool is an incorporated, non-profit organization administered by a Board if Directors (primarily parents). Financial support is received from the Manitoba government, parent fees, fund raising and community donations. Daily Schedule
8:50- 9:15 OR 12:50-1:15
Arrival/Greeting & Short Free Play: All teachers greet children and get them busy with an activity. One teacher is upstairs monitoring the entrance, the other teacher is in the classroom. Once children have arrived and are settled with their things in their lockers, a few learning centers will be open to them while we wait for everyone to arrive.
9:15 - 9:35 OR 1:15 - 1:35
Circle Time: One teacher leads circle. Teachers rotate on a schedule for plans and presentation. All staff are present at circle. May contain songs, dancing, co-operative games, and group discussion, etc.
9:35 – 10:10 OR 1:35 – 2:10
Free Play Time, Craft, Gym, Rotating Centers: One teacher runs craft and one teacher runs gym activity (could be the same person). The other teacher engages children in play activities, work with children who require additional support, and alternate taking children to the bathroom. Later in the year, depending on developmental readiness of the students, children may rotate in centers that focus on school readiness skills and may contain gym/craft.
10:10 -10:25 OR- 2:10- 2:25
Clean-Up Time: Clean-up is called by a teacher. The children come to the carpet and everyone is assigned a job to do. All teachers help children clean up and use positive encouragement while doing so.
10:25- 10:30 OR 2:25 - 2:30
Book Time: This is time for the children to look at books independently or with friends. We encourage children to look at the pictures and think about what is going on. If they finish a book they can choose another one and read until the teacher begins morning/afternoon meeting.
10:30 - 10:35 OR 2:30 - 2:35
Morning/Afternoon Meeting: Children rotate leading calendar with the teacher. We talk about day/week/month of the year, weather, and the season. Later in the year we will discuss letter of the week and complete a Jolly Phonics unit. We positively encourage children to listen and participate.
10:35- 10:45 OR 2:35-2:45
Bathroom Break/Quiet Time: 10 children are taken to the bathroom with a teacher and 10 children stay with the other teacher in the classroom to have a quiet time. Then the groups switch
10:45 –11:05 OR 2:45- 3:05
Snack Time: Parents supply snack for their child each day. We have crackers and biscuits in case a snack is forgotten at home. All staff assist children. We do group baking/cooking once a month and we also celebrate birthdays with special snacks. Teachers are encouraged to bring a snack and eat with the children.
11:05-11:20 OR 3:05-3:10
Story Time: The children gather at story corner to listen to a story. All staff are present
11:20-11:30 OR 3:10-3:20
Prep for Dismissal/Departure:
All teachers help children with their outside gear, shoes, and backpacks. Teachers walk upstairs with the children. Upstairs, children sit on the black carpet to wait for their name to be called.
