Pathways Preschool

Pathways Preschool Large motor play may include running, jumping, rolling, sliding and pulling on the outdoor play equipment, tricycles, balls and a large parachute.

Daily (flexible) Schedule

7:00-8:00 Interest Areas of Choice-
Children will have opportunities for one-on-one attention with adults, playing and building relationships with peers and adults. They may choose from a variety of materials and interest areas such as the block area (building), sand, water, house area (dramatic play), art, drawing, table toys, puzzles, light table, care for plants and fish, reading area (books, puppets, flannel board stories).

8:00-8:15 Clean-up, Large Group, Wash Hands-
During large group activities children can actively participate in singing songs, story telling, puppet shows, reading books, flannel board stories, instrumental music, dancing, yoga and other imaginative experiences.

8:15-9:00 Breakfast- Children can come to the table when they feel hungry and leave when they’re finished. We’ll share laughs, stories and songs during meals while children are encouraged to serve themselves with child-sized utensils.

9:00-10:30 Active Exploration Interest Areas of Choice-
Children will have opportunities for one-on-one attention with adults, playing and building relationships with peers and adults. They may choose from a variety of materials and interest areas such as the block area (building), instrumental music exploration, sand, water, play-dough, house area (dramatic play), art, drawing, table toys, puzzles, light table, care for plants and fish, reading area (books, puppets, flannel board stories) and cooking.

10:30-10:50 Clean-up, Large Group
During large group activities children can actively participate in singing songs, story telling, puppet shows, reading books, flannel board stories, instrumental music, dancing, yoga and other imaginative experiences.

10:50-11:50 Outdoor Play
Explore the outdoors. Digging and building in the sand, dirt or snow, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, art and gardening.

11:50-12:30 Wash hands, Lunch- Children can come to the table when they feel hungry and leave when they’re finished. We’ll share laughs, stories and songs during meals while children are encouraged to serve themselves with child-sized utensils.

12:30-12:50 Use restroom, diapering and stories.
1:00-2:30 Rest and quiet activities

2:30-3:00 Wash hands, Snack

3:00-4:00 Active Exploration Interest Areas of Choice-
One-on-one attention with teachers, imaginative play, block area (building), instrumental music exploration, sand, water, play-dough, house area (dramatic play), art, drawing, table toys, puzzles, light table, care for plants and fish, reading area (books, puppets, flannel board stories).

4:00-5:00 Outdoor Play
Explore the outdoors. Digging and building in the sand, dirt or snow side walk chalk, bubbles, art and gardening.

09/21/2026
08/18/2026

We often think “going with the flow” means effortless peace. But rivers aren’t always quiet. Sometimes the flow is loud, chaotic, and steep.
Staying centered in the mess isn’t easy, but the water always finds its level. Trust the direction, even during the drop.

08/11/2026

Outdoor jam session in full swing!

08/10/2026

When you see a child with a shovel full of wet earth, you’re looking at a complete brain and body workout. Here is why deep digging is a foundational part of our outdoor learning:
💪 Gross Motor & Heavy Work: Shoveling, lifting, and shifting heavy dirt requires core stability, leg grounding, and dynamic balance on uneven terrain.
🧠 Proprioceptive Regulation: The physical effort required to push a shovel into dense earth delivers deep pressure input to joints and muscles. This “heavy work” naturally calms and grounds the nervous system, helping children self-regulate.
🌿 Nature Immersion & Schema Play: From building water channels to testing soil texture barefoot, children explore physics, fluid dynamics, and environmental connectivity in real time.
Childhood is meant to be grounded, hands-on, and a little messy.

07/27/2026

Swarmed with love (and infinite energy) from the second the door opens. Happy Monday!

07/25/2026

Children remind us every day that play isn’t an item on a schedule—it’s an attitude toward living.

When we create space for open-ended exploration, even yard work becomes a pathway to connection, cooperation, and endless magic.

Every child’s developmental journey is unique. At Pathways Preschool, we build secure, nurturing relationships that give...
07/23/2026

Every child’s developmental journey is unique. At Pathways Preschool, we build secure, nurturing relationships that give toddlers and preschoolers the confidence to safely explore, play, and grow.
Our toddler room has official openings for the upcoming term starting in September!
📲 Ready to join our community?
*Click the link https://pathwayspreschool.com/admissions/
*Submit a quick inquiry form.
We’ll connect with you to schedule a tour!

07/22/2026

Music isn’t about perfect scale ex*****on at this age—it’s about curiosity, resonance, and play.

When kids are free to explore sound on their own terms, rhythm and harmony follow naturally.

Address

703 Rose Street
Traverse City, MI
49686

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(231) 943-2554

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