Example of Weekend Child Care Program with Math and English Tutoring (Ages 3-5)

Weekend Schedule (Age 3-5)

– Note: Actual lesson plan details may vary based on customization.

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Free Play & Arrival

– Guidance: Free play promotes independence, creativity, and social skills. Activities such as building blocks or puzzles help children engage in independent or group play.

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast

– Guidance: Mealtime provides opportunities to discuss food and table manners, helping children learn to interact during shared experiences.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: English Tutoring (IXL)

– Guidance: Structured learning through personalized IXL lessons reinforces language skills and builds literacy foundations.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Math Tutoring (IXL)

– Guidance: Math tutoring using hands-on tools like counting blocks or beads helps children grasp early numeracy concepts and improve problem-solving skills.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Outdoor Play

– Guidance: Outdoor play fosters physical development, motor skills, and social interaction in a relaxed, open environment.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

– Guidance: Lunchtime encourages healthy eating habits and allows children to practice conversation and social skills.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Nap Time

– Guidance: Restful sleep supports cognitive processing and physical recovery, helping children stay engaged in afternoon activities.

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: STEM Discovery/Challenge

– Guidance: This session introduces children to STEM concepts through hands-on activities like building simple structures or exploring science experiments, promoting curiosity and problem-solving.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Arts & Crafts/Sensory Play

– Guidance: This period allows children to express their creativity while engaging their senses through arts and crafts. Projects like creating textured collages with materials like leaves, feathers, or sand introduce tactile exploration.

– Example Activity: Children can mold clay into shapes or create collages using different textured materials like sandpaper, cotton balls, or string.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Sensory Play & Movement

– Guidance: Focused on combining movement and sensory experiences, this session includes activities like navigating obstacle courses or balancing on textured stepping stones.

– Example Activity: Children can participate in an obstacle course that involves crawling through tunnels, balancing on foam pads, and walking on textured stepping stones to engage motor skills and tactile exploration.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Outdoor Play

– Guidance: Outdoor play encourages group activities like running or climbing, helping children develop coordination and teamwork.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Story Time

– Guidance: Storytime encourages listening comprehension and imagination. Sensory elements such as textured books or interactive sound effects can enhance engagement.

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Wind-Down

– Guidance: Quiet activities like coloring, soft music, or quiet reading prepare children for pickup, helping them relax after a busy day.

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Pickup Time

– Guidance: Structured and calm transitions during pickup provide children with consistency and security as they leave for home.