Rituals and Rhythms
Rituals & Rhythm of the Day
To coincide with our curriculum, our routines are influential in providing children with infinite opportunities for learning and development. Routines being reoccurring in nature, support children to practice and develop confidence with new skills.
Our routines are carefully planned to be an integral part of our curriculum and often an opportunity to reinforce the learning that takes place in the programs.
The moment your child walks through the doors they will be a part of many routines. Some of these include arrivals and departures, mealtimes, transitions, packing away, toileting, and rest periods. These routines are filled will teachable moments where the educators plan to maximise children’s learning. For example, mealtime routines are an opportunity for children to identify names and colours of foods. They practice self-help skills as they self-serve, feed themselves and scrape their bowls. Another example, during pack away routines children learn the words to a pack away song. They practice their sorting skills as they return toys to their correct locations. They practice responsibility in keeping their play space tidy.
Our daily routines for all age groups are adapted to children’s needs and abilities. As these consistent patterns of activities nurture children’s development, they also provide them with challenges and the security of certainty and predictability.
A day at Sage
With endless opportunities for learning and play, establishing rituals and routines can provide children with a sense of stability and security, fostering learning and connection. As children follow daily rituals, they navigate their day with predictability and confidence. Here’s a glimpse into a typical day at Sage:
7:00 – 9:30am
The centre opens and welcomes children and families. A delicious breakfast is served, followed by exploration and uninterrupted play both indoors and outdoors. Morning group time takes place in our Yarning Hub
9:30 – 11:30am
Children enjoy a fresh Morning Tea during our progressive mealtime ritual. This is followed by intentional teaching learning experiences, school readiness program and uninterrupted play and exploration of our learning hubs.
11:30 – 2:00pm
Children enjoy a nutritious lunch during our family mealtime ritual. This is followed by Rest & Relaxation time, both indoors and outdoors. For some children, this may include sleep time, while others might engage in yoga and meditation, or enjoy quiet reading time in our tranquility hub
2:00 – 4:30pm
Afternoon group time takes place in our Yarning Hub, followed by a tasty Afternoon Tea during our progressive mealtime ritual. Children then engage in active play outdoors, along with exploration and uninterrupted play time
4.30 – 6:00pm
Relaxing indoor activities, followed by a healthy late snack at 5:30pm. End-of-day conversations and farewells to children and families. The centre closes at 6:00pm
