EYFS Daily Routines
This is the daily routine of a normal day in our Early Years Foundation Stage, but every day can be different and exciting.
| Time | Duration | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 8.45am - 9.00am | 15 mins | School Gate Opens Soft Opening / Children Self-Register |
| 9.00am – 9.10am | 10 mins | Welcome Time Welcome, date, news and visual timetable |
| 9.10am – 9.30am | 20 mins | Letter and Sounds Time Phonics groups (small group adult led learning) |
| 9.30am – 10.30am | 60 mins | Child Initiated Learning / Focus Time (English Input) Children access the continuous provision supported by adults / Groups of children join adults for focus activities |
| 10.30am – 11.30am | 60 mins | Child Initiated Learning / Focus Time (Maths Input) Children access the continuous provision supported by adults / Groups of children join adults for focus activities |
| 11.30am – 12.00pm | 30 mins | Story & Review Time Tidy time / Review Learning / Story / Singing / Lunch preparation |
| 12.00pm – 1.00pm | 60 mins | Lunch Time Packed lunch or hot school meals, playtime on the school’s main playground |
| 1.00pm – 1.30pm | 30 mins | Register and Physical Skills Register, practising and reinforcing physical skills |
| 1.30pm – 2.50pm | 80 mins | Child Initiated Learning / Focus Time Children access the continuous provision supported by adults / Groups of children join adults for focus activities |
| 2.50pm – 3.30pm | 30 mins | Story & Review Time Tidy time / Review Learning / Story / Singing / Home preparation |
| 3.30pm Gates Open 3.15pm | 15 mins | Home Time Prepare for home time, Parents/Carers collect children from the Foundation Stage playground |
Snack Time
Snack is available for the children during the day this includes:
- Carton of fresh milk
- Water
- Selection of fruit and vegetables – carrots, apples, bananas, pears, oranges, raisins, etc.
Children can bring a healthy snack from home to be eaten at playtime. Children can also bring a water bottle to keep in the classroom during the school day.