We sure do play a lot, but we also have a regular daily routine that goes a little something like this:
9-9:30 Arrival
9-10 Free Play Inside (Art, Dress-up, Blocks, Puzzles, Playdough, Rumpus Room, etc.)
10:00 Clean-up, Dance Party, Book Time, and Handwashing
10:15 Snack (Provided by Melissa. We read stories, have discussions, and sing songs during snack time.)
10:45 Outside Free Play (Sand box, Chase, Feeding Chickens, Riding Trikes, outside art, etc.)
Noon Clean-up, Book Time, and Handwashing
12:15 Lunch (Brought from home and eaten along with listening to stories, playing "I-spy" and singing songs.)
12:45 Rumpus Room (If time allows.)
1:00 Pick-up (For non-extended day kids.)
1:15-2 Quiet Time
2-3 Snack, Drawing, Free Play inside or out
3:00 Pick-up (For extended day kids.)