Time to Play & Create
Art, gardening, baking, yoga, and uninterrupted free play give children many ways to explore, imagine, and create.
Daily Life
A Typical Day
A familiar day, with room for each child.
Rather than following a hurried schedule, we create a calm and nurturing pace where children can explore, play, and learn through meaningful experiences.
Songs, Stories & Language
Circle time brings songs, movement, finger plays, stories, and seasonal verses. English, Spanish, and Portuguese are woven naturally into the day.
Food, Rest & Connection
Children share homemade meals around the community table, then settle into a peaceful rest period adapted to individual needs.
Watercolor painting
Gardening
Baking
Food preparation
Nature crafts
Yoga
Music
Sensory play
Seasonal projects
Free play
Food & Community
Made with care, shared together.
Meals are prepared with fresh, wholesome ingredients and the warmth of traditional Brazilian home cooking. Children and teachers eat together, practice conversation and table manners, and enjoy food without pressure.
Children also help wash produce, mix ingredients, bake, and set the table when possible. These simple tasks build confidence and practical life skills.
Outdoor Life
Outside in every season.
Outdoor play is an essential part of every day. Whenever possible, children spend time exploring nature, climbing, digging, gardening, and discovering the world around them.
On rainy days, children put on their rain gear and delight in splashing through puddles.
The day stays familiar, while rest and caregiving are shaped around each child.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00–8:30 AM | Arrival & Welcome |
| 8:30–9:00 AM | Homemade Breakfast |
| 9:00–9:15 AM | Morning Circle |
| 9:15–10:00 AM | Free Play, Indoors or Outdoors |
| 10:00–10:15 AM | Art, Gardening, Baking, Yoga, Practical Life, or Seasonal Crafts |
| 10:15–10:30 AM | Morning Snack |
| 10:30–11:45 AM | Outdoor Exploration & Free Play |
| 11:45 AM–12:05 PM | Homemade Lunch |
| 12:05–1:00 PM | Brush Teeth & Prepare for Rest |
| 1:00–3:00 PM | Rest & Nap Time |
| 3:00 PM | Afternoon Snack |
| 3:00–5:00 PM | Free Play, Activities, Stories & Departure |