Little Hands Garden School
Daily rhythm
Children enter the school at 9 AM and begin the day by joining in play with others in our make-believe room or participating in a teacher-led activity such as baking, art activities, puzzles or games. When the entire class is present, children gather for morning circle, where we discuss the day and themes we are learning about, do show and tell, storytelling, yoga, and a song. We then gather for snack, then get geared up for outdoor adventuring. We will visit the art room and music room before heading back in for lunch around 12 PM. After lunch, some of our friends are offered a nap (naptime 1-3). Those full of energy will head back outdoors for free play/games/art in the yard. We serve another snack at 3:30 pm, and enjoy more playtime until our grown-ups arrive!
Child-centered learning means our schedule is fluid and changes with the needs of the children. If it is a very energetic day, we may do circle time and music outdoors, and have a picnic snack. We may build an obstacle course or stage a play. We may have a freedance party. If it is a quiet day, we may read many more stories than usual in our snuggle room, or build a giant fort, or turn out the lights and tell flashlight stories...
Cooperative play
Children gathering at the day's start.
Baking
Biscuits for snack time!
Tea time
The children love to make tea from mint, sage, lemon balm, lavender and rose petals they gather in the yard.
Storytelling
Current Schedule
South Tabor: Monday through Friday 9-5
Clinton Park: M-Th 9-5
No before or aftercare available
Vacation/Holiday Closures
2025
Winter Break Dec 23 2024-Jan 3
Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday Jan 28
President's Day Feb 17
Spring Break March 24-28
Memorial Day May 26
Summer Break 1: 6/30-7/4
Using story cards during morning circle.
