Children are expected to first take responsibility for their own projects and then to do their assigned jobs. Depending upon the weather, everyday we either go to the gym downstairs or outside in the school yard. During this time we lead a large group game or activity, or sometimes we bring out equipment and facilitate children choosing their own activities. This is a time for physical exercise and conscious use of time. We use the lunchroom in the basement of the building.
Children bring their own lunches each day.
This is an important dual-purpose time for our youngest children. It is both an opportunity to take a break from the social demands of the day and an important reading time. Children choose books to read and find a spot where they are comfortable. This is a time to be silent and alone and to enjoy a good book. This is a time for the teachers to introduce or remind children of their Investigation choices.