A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE REGGIO PHILOSOPHY IS... the development of the 100 languages of children through the use of visual arts, music, drama and creativity. Our studio and mini-studios in the classrooms are the hub of the life of our school.

 

Our Classrooms

Infant | Toddler | Preschool | Kindergarten | The Studio | Projects

INFANTS


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DAILY SCHEDULE: INFANTS

Hours: 7:00-6:00

Each infant is on his/her own schedule. We do not make any infant conform
to a general schedule.

Each infant does follow/or is involved in the following activities as
his/her parents and staff deem appropriate.

Arrival: Greet caregiver/parent ­ exchange written and verbal information
about the babies day and night before.

Each infant can crawl, move, swing, be rocked, cuddled, talked to, sung to,
read books to.

Each infant can play freely with any and all of the materials in the room,
infant manipulatives, teething, soft cuddly toys, sorting, stacking toys,
etc.

Each infant can nap as needed during the day.

Each infant will be fed, formula, breast milk or whole milk, solids and
snacks as they are needed or indicated by the infantıs behavior or parents
suggested schedules.

Older infants will have several activities added to their schedule as they
show interest or approach moving to the toddler program ­ books, puppets,
puzzles, flannel board, songs, crayons, markers, push and pull toys, large
muscle, climbing toys, outdoor play and walks.

Generally, our total room schedule is:

Arrival, exchange of information, music is played throughout the day. Play
and interaction/diaper changing. Morning nap, snacks/feedings; play and
interaction/diaper changing. Lunch; Afternoon nap; Snack; Play and
interaction/diaper changing. Departure/exchange of information.


TODDLERS


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DAILY SCHEDULE: TODDLERS

6:30-9:00 Free Play, Music, Stories

8:30 Music, Singing, Puppets and Flannel Board

9:00 Snack

9:15-10:00 Fine motor activities, puzzles, manipulatives, art
activities, blocks, small group work, sand and water play (Diapers changed
as needed).

10:00-10:45 Outdoor/Large Motor, Play Yard, Walks

11:00-11:30 Large Muscle ­ Puppets/Stories

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30-2:30 Nap Time

2:30-2:45 Snack (Diapers Changed)

3:00-3:45 Fine motor activities, Art Creative Movement, Puzzles
Manipulatives, Blocks, Small Group Work.

3:45-4:30 Outdoor Play

4:30-5:00 Large muscle/free play

5:00-5:30 Stories/snack/music/puppets

5:30-6:00 Videos or books


PRESCHOOL


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DAILY SCHEDULE - PRESCHOOL

6:30-8:30 Activities include: puzzles, books, blocks, small
manipulatives, art materials, dramatic play, puppets music and large muscle.

8:30-9:00 Story/Music

9:00-9:15 Large Group

9:15 Snack

9:15-10:30 Work Time Sensorial Math Language Practical Life Science
Writing Art Geography Small Group Work

10:30-11:15 Outside/Large Motor

11:15-12:30 Lunch

12:30-2:30 Nap-free play for non-nappers after hour rest.

2:30 Snack

2:45-3:30 Outside/Large Motor

3:30-5:30 Arts, creative dramatics, story, music, sand & water play,
free play/outdoor play

5:30-6:00 Videos and books (individual)


KINDERGARTEN


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DAILY SCHEDULE: KINDERGARTEN AND SCHOOL AGE

6:30-9:00 Activities include: puzzles, books, blocks, small
manipulatives, art materials, dramatic play, puppets, large muscle, games,
snack.

9:00-9:30 Large Group

9:30-11:00 Work Time Sensorial
Language Math Writing Science Art Geography Dramatic Play Small Group Work

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:30 Outside Play/ Large Motor

1:30-2:30 Rest Time

2:30-3:00 Free time/Snack

3:00-3:45 Outside/Large Motor

3:45-4:30 Art/Music/Drama

4:30-5:30 Stories/Group Time/Games, Dramatic Play, Puppets, Books

5:30-6:00 Video or Books (individual)


THE STUDIO


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PROJECTS





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Coordinators of Education...Patti, Sandy, Shannon

Director...Nikki MacDonald

Executive Director...Beth MacDonald




MacDonald Montessori School
175 Western Avenue South · St. Paul, MN  55102 · 651-227-1039 · www.macdonaldmontessori.org