 Curriculum & Philosophy :: About the Program
An Inquiry/Play Based Learning Program
The CLCP promotes inquiry as a pedagogical approach to student learning. Through structured inquiry and play, young children learn to make sense of the world around them and to explore big ideas, which are important in their lives. By inquiring, the child is moved to a new and deeper level of understanding by:
- Exploring
- Wondering
- Questioning
- Collecting information
Daily Schedule
A sense of routine of knowing that there is an order and predictability to events is extremely important to children as they form their ideas about the world. The daily schedule reflects a balance between adult-initiated and child-initiated activities, active and quiet times and indoor and outdoor use of space. Every day there are small and large group experiences as well as individual free choice periods and transition times. The length of time spent in any one period varies depending on the particular needs and abilities of the group as well as their attention span and interest levels.
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| 8:00 - 10:15 |
Children’s arrival, free choice play in activity areas / individual and small group activities / art activities |
| 10:15 - 10:45 |
Snack, children’s preparation for the day |
| 10:45 - 11:15 |
Circle Time |
| 11:15 - 11:30 |
Getting ready for outdoor play |
| 11:30 - 12:45 |
Outdoor play / return to school |
| 12:45 - 1:15 |
Circle Time / Fingerplays and songs |
| 1:15 - 2:00 |
Lunch, getting ready for nap |
| 2:00 - 3:30 |
Nap |
| 3:30 - 4:00 |
Nap / quiet individual work |
| 4:00 - 4:30 |
Circle Time / Story time / Songs / Dances |
| 4:30 - 5:00 |
Snack |
| 5:00 - 5:30 |
Art Activities |
| 5:30 - 6:00 |
Free choice play in activity areas / clean up time |
Activity/Play Centers
Centers promote independence, foster decision making and encourage involvement. During exploration times, the children are encouraged to independently explore the environment and the materials in it, and to interact with their peers. During this time the teachers work to spark interest in children, to reinforce creativity, to protect the rights of individuals and to maintain a happy, productive environment. Activities and centers will be planned around units of study and around acquiring the Latvian language and culture.
Get the full details of your curriculum and other information in our Parent Handbook.
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