You may notice at Bright Start Academy O'Fallon that everything and everyone seems to have a schedule. Each individual classroom has designated time for outside play, time for meals, and time for naps. It can almost seem a little silly given the fact that most of the children in our center can't even tell what time it is, much less read what the schedule posted on the wall says! But while having a schedule for children who can't reference it may seem silly, it's the predictability that the schedule gives that really makes it important. At Bright Start Academy O'Fallon, we want your child to have the best and brightest start in life, and having a consistent routine they can count on is one of the most important keys to your child's success!
There is security in predictability, and that's just what we want for your child! With a consistent schedule like we have at Bright Start Academy O'Fallon, children don't need a timetable to follow; as a matter of fact, that timetable on the wall is for the adults! With certain cues such as washing up before mealtime or story time before nap-time, children learn the signs and signals that indicate what's coming next, and they do so starting at a very young age. Cues such as washing their hands and setting the table lets them know that lunch time is coming up, and listening to a story and getting out their cots and blankets let them know that nap time comes next. As they get the routine down even more, they'll recognize that outside play comes after lunch and art comes after music, or whatever their classroom schedule is. Recognizing those signs and knowing the schedule will help them feel confident, secure and in charge of their day, resulting in less meltdowns, whining and tantrums when things don't happen the way they think they should!
The unknown can be scary...even for us adults...and that can make everyone feel anxious and uncertain about what's coming next. At Bright Start Academy O'Fallon we eliminate those fears by making sure that everyone knows what's coming up, even the adults! With a consistent schedule of your child's day, you know what he'll be experiencing, and that keeps you in the loop about what his day looks like. With a routine for our daily activities your child will feel the safety and security of having a predictable schedule, while developing a personal sense of confidence and self-assurance that he will carry into other areas. At Bright Start Academy O'Fallon, our daily routine is just another way we help your child have a bright start in life!
There is security in predictability, and that's just what we want for your child! With a consistent schedule like we have at Bright Start Academy O'Fallon, children don't need a timetable to follow; as a matter of fact, that timetable on the wall is for the adults! With certain cues such as washing up before mealtime or story time before nap-time, children learn the signs and signals that indicate what's coming next, and they do so starting at a very young age. Cues such as washing their hands and setting the table lets them know that lunch time is coming up, and listening to a story and getting out their cots and blankets let them know that nap time comes next. As they get the routine down even more, they'll recognize that outside play comes after lunch and art comes after music, or whatever their classroom schedule is. Recognizing those signs and knowing the schedule will help them feel confident, secure and in charge of their day, resulting in less meltdowns, whining and tantrums when things don't happen the way they think they should!
The unknown can be scary...even for us adults...and that can make everyone feel anxious and uncertain about what's coming next. At Bright Start Academy O'Fallon we eliminate those fears by making sure that everyone knows what's coming up, even the adults! With a consistent schedule of your child's day, you know what he'll be experiencing, and that keeps you in the loop about what his day looks like. With a routine for our daily activities your child will feel the safety and security of having a predictable schedule, while developing a personal sense of confidence and self-assurance that he will carry into other areas. At Bright Start Academy O'Fallon, our daily routine is just another way we help your child have a bright start in life!