Programme
Two types of programmes exist for our nursery and kindergarten:
- Short programme: 7:30 – 13:30
- Long programme: 7:30 – 17:00
The starting time for the activities is different according to the age group.
Schedule
| 7:30 - 8:30 |
Children's arrival at the nursery/kindergarten |
| 8:30 - 8:45 |
Breakfast |
| 8:45 - 12:00/12:20 |
- Morning gym
- Activity I: morning circle time
- Activity II: language delelopment
- Outside games
- Activity III: maths, science, physical education, music, arts, etc.
|
| 12:00/12:20 - 12:30/12:45 |
Lunch break / Free play |
| 12:30/12:45 - 13:30 |
- D.E.A.R. reading programme / Story telling / Show and tell
- Activity IV: circle time
|
| 13:30 - 15:30 |
Red Apples, K-Stars: recess / activities
Nursery, Green Apples, Yellow Apples: rest |
| 15:30 - 16:00 |
Snack time and free play |
| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Activity V: circle time |
| 16:30 - 17:15 |
Activity VI: language, arts, physical education |
| 17:15 - 17:30 |
Children's departure |
The following activities are part of the weekly program:
- Personal development
- Science
- Language education
- Music
- Physical Education
- Art
Accommodation
At Happy Kids, the accommodation process is designed to be as simple as possible. The children have a period of accommodation of two weeks, unless more is needed. During this time they come to the nursery / kindergarten with an adult that is close to them, and the presence of the adult is gradually reduced. This accommodation period helps children to get used to the programme. During these first two weeks, parents will notice some changes.
The child’s first encounter with a new environment, the “separation” from the parent and the establishment of new relations with other children from the group is a complex process that requires:
- Patience
- Special attention for each child
- Affective approach
- Open communication with the children
- Introduction in a diversity of entertaining games
- Stimulation
- Encouragement for every small achievement
