Our morning classes run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Our afternoon classes run from 12:30 to 3:30 pm.
Typically, each class proceeds as follows:
| Activity | Approx. Time | Explanation |
| Arrival/Gathering | 30-40 minutes | Children select Centers and head to the tables for table-top and manipulative activities. |
| 1st Circle Time | 20 minutes | We review the Helper Chart, conduct the head count, go over the calendar, present the daily lesson, and model the day’s project. |
| 1st Center Time | 20 minutes | Children play in their chosen areas and are pulled out to complete the daily project or activity. |
| Snack | 15 minutes | Children wash hands and enjoy a nutritional snack. |
| Library | 15 minutes | Children enjoy books in our Library area. We encourage independent “reading” and good library manners. |
| 2nd Circle Time | 15 minutes | The weather board is completed and we reinforce the day’s lesson with a finger-play, song, and/or story. |
| 2nd Center Time | 20 minutes | Children play in their chosen areas and are pulled out to complete the daily project or activity. |
| Story Time | 10 minutes | Children enjoy listening to a book. |
| Outdoor Play | 10-15 minutes | Weather- and time-permitting, the children play on the playground. If we are inside, the children play a game or engage in a music/movement activity. |
Lisbon Pre-Kindergarten 