What's A Typical Day At ORNS?
Our teachers vary each day based on the needs and interests of our kids, but here’s what a typical day at ORNS looks like:
Meeting Time
- During meeting time, each class gathers to make plans, discuss special activities for the day, and introduce new
concepts - Depending on the group’s age, children may do daily graphing activities, talk about the weather, or
discuss what is going on in the children’s lives outside of school.
Choice Time
- Children are encouraged to independently and collaboratively explore during free-play time.
- Teachers carefully prepare each classroom with developmentally appropriate learning centers, daily projects, and activities that support the children’s current interests.
- Teachers spend their time working one-on-one in small groups to encourage learning as the children play.
- The teachers also help children with social problem solving and ask open-ended questions to make play and learning come alive.
Group Time
- Group time allows children to gather to hear daily stories, play a group game, or sing songs.
- It also allows children to ask questions, listen to other children read their own stories, or plan future activities.
- Teachers help children build on what they know and focus on the evolving interests of the group.
- Teachers also use this time to read to their children every day.
Snack Time
- Before sitting down for a snack provided by the school, children wash their hands and help prepare the table for one another.
- They are then encouraged to pour and serve their own water and snacks.
- During this time, children talk with each other and the teacher, allowing them to practice table manners and learn about sharing and passing food.
Outside Play
- Weather permitting, children at ORNS spend time outside each day.
- The playground has several slides, monkey bars, tunnels, and other equipment appealing to young children.
Gym Time
- Each classroom spends twenty minutes running, laughing, and playing in the gym each day.
- The physical environment, including ride-on toys, balls, giant blocks, and climbing structures, is changed every week by a parent helper.
- Teachers also facilitate music and movement activities during gym time.
- At ORNS, we believe that large motor skill development is essential for our students’ day.
Are you interested in learning more about ORNS? Contact us to schedule a tour, mark your calendars for our next Open House, and check out our Admissions Information page to learn about our application process.
Quick Links
Admissions Info
Click here to learn more about enrolling at Orchard Ridge Nursery School.
Calendars
Click here to view the academic, snack, and event calendars.
The Owl-a-Gram
Click here to learn about a variety of things related to ORNS. You’ll find our monthly newsletters, helpful tips to make your preschool experience better, as well as general announcements.
Events
Click here to learn about the annual events at ORNS each year.