A Typical Day at St Michael's Pre-school

08.45-09.10 Welcome

Children arrive at 8.45am or 9am. Parents, carers, and children are welcomed by a member of staff at the gate and door. Children say goodbye to parents and carers, come into Pre-school, hang coats and book bags up, store lunch boxes and find their name card. All children join together on the carpet for register.

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09.10-09.50 Good morning activities

Children engage in table activities such as playdough/crafts. They can also access role play and carpet space to explore fine motor skills. We free flow from 9.30am into our bark garden area to allow children access to outside space.

​10.10-10.30 Snack time

Pre-school provide a healthy snack, milk or water to drink. Children wash hands and are then encouraged to sit down to prepare and enjoy their snack, supported by a staff member.

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10.30-11.50 Outside play and nurture groups

During this period, staff members will lead planned small group activities inside or outside in our hobbit house. All other children will continue to play outside.

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11.50-12.00 Story or song time

Children gather on the carpet for a story or song. Children staying for lunch remain sitting on the carpet. Children going home are taken outside to greet their parents and carers. Children may also be arriving at this time, and they are welcomed into the setting.

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12.00-12.30 Lunch

Children sit in friendship groups to eat their packed lunch, supported by staff members. Children return to play outside once they have eaten their lunch (or, if bad weather, an indoor activity away from the lunch tables).

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1.00-1.15 Carpet time

Children that are going home are taken outside to greet parents and carers. Children may also be arriving at this time and are welcomed into the setting. Children gather on the carpet for register and are then led by one member of staff to introduce the topic and activities for the afternoon. Children are invited to participate in various carpet time activities, such as Yoga, ‘Letters and Sounds,’ ‘Days of the Week' or 'Quiet time.’

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1.15-3.00 Afternoon activities

The afternoon session allows the children to choose and lead the activities. Children are encouraged to try more challenging tasks. The children have the option to free flow and enjoy both inside or outside opportunities with a wide range of resources.

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3.00-3.10 Home

Children enjoy a story or some action songs before going home.