Daily Schedule

Rituals

Rituals are reoccuring moments and actions that are always performed the same on a day to day basis. They are an important part in everyday life of a child. Children who have not yet developed a sense of time find these especially important as they help the children to orientate themselves to a daily routine. Through the rituals the educator creates a predictable and reliable environment. Our children therefore feel safe and secure.

Daily rituals are for example:

  • A farewell ritual to the parents
  • The morning circle
  • The mealtime Routine
  • Tooth brushing after mealtimes
  • Nap times
  • Guided activities throughout the day
  • The carrying out of singing and story time

We include the four seasons in our planning and throughout the year we celebrate reoccuring rituals and events such as:

  • Birthday celebrations
  • Light Festival (Räbeliechtliumzug)
  • Our annual summer party
  • National Holidays like Easter and Christmas

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Example of our Daily Schedule

07.00 – 09.00am

Drop-off Time
The children come to the Dayschool. There is a short exchange between the parents and educators and the farewell ritual takes place. A variety of activities are available until all children are present.

09.00 – 09.45am

Morning Ritual and Snack
All children and educators join together for a morning circle time to start the day off right. Everyone is individually greeted; songs and theme-based activities are presented. All of our children eat snack together in their own group. After snack the children will wash up, be changed or be brought to the bathroom.

09.45 – 11.15am

Morning Activities
Theme-based guided activities, crafts, movement activities, singing, free-play or field trips outside will take place.

11.15am

Personal Hygiene
The children will be changed, brought to the bathroom and wash their hands in preparation for lunch.

11.30am – 12.00pm

Lunch
The children and the educators take time for lunch together. A relaxed atmosphere and friendly coversation at this time is essential. After lunch the children brush their teeth and wash up in preparation for nap time.

12.00 – 2.00pm

Quiet Time
The children will be put down for a nap. Those children who do not sleep have the opportunity for story time, do puzzles or play quietly.

2.00 – 4.30pm

Afternoon Activities
Theme-based guided activities, crafts, movement activities, singing, free-play or field trips otside will take place. At around 4:00pm the children are offered a healthy snack and wash up, be changed or brought to the bathroom.

4.30 – 6.30pm

Pick-up Time
During this time the children get picked-up from their parents. This is the time for the parents and the educators to Exchange information on how the child´s day was. Our chidlren are offered free-play or have the opportunity to play in the garden.

Our daily routine is flexible as we always put the needs of our children first. As we plan our day, we follow the rhythm of our children so that if a child needs to nap or to be changed, we can adjust the schedule accordingly.

Dayschool Beckenhof

Waltersbachstrasse 4
8006 Zürich
Tel. 044 557 13 31
beckenhof@dayschool.ch

Dayschool Meilen

Seestrasse 811
8706 Meilen
Tel. 043 535 24 25
meilen@dayschool.ch