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The Importance Of Free Day At School

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When all of the children enter the room, they are automatically greeted with the song, "The Ants Are Marching". This will get them excited for another day at school. After the song, any announcements that need to be made will be said and children will then be dismissed to free play at the center of their choosing.
This free play time at any center will give the children time to socialize and talk about any exciting news they have with their friends so that they will be quieter through the lessons that are planned the rest of the day. During this time the teacher is free to check in on any kids if need be.
The children will know that free time is done once the teacher rings the bell. After the children quiet down the teacher will then begin to sing "The Soap on Your Hands". The children will know that when this song is sung that it is time for then to wash their hands. Once they are done washing their hands, the teacher will instruct the kids to get to their assigned seat.
Breakfast will be served once all of the children are seated. Wednesday the breakfast will be whole grain oatmeal that has raspberry halves, strawberry quarters, and blueberries in it. Children will wash this delightful meal down with a nice glass of ice cold 2% milk. Once each child is finished eating, they will put their plates and silverware on a tray for the teacher to take care of.
At 8:13, the children will be directed to the group rug for "Stretch Time". "Stretch Time" is a chant that the

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