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 - 9:05am School starts at 9.00am | 20 mins | School Gate Opens Soft Opening. • Parents/Carers support the children to prepare for the day with independent tasks including sorting book bags and coats. • Children self register and put their photographs on the behaviour wall. • Children complete morning activity in the classroom. |
| 9:05am – 9:10am | 5 mins | Welcome Time • Welcome song, register, date, news and discussions. |
| 9:10am – 9:45am | 35 mins | Letter and Sounds Time • Focus adult led activity. • Phonics groups, small group adult led learning. |
| 9:45am – 10:00am | 15 mins | EYFS Playtime • Playtime on the school playground. • Fruit. • Track Daily Challenge (once around the school track). |
| 10:00am – 11:30am | 1 hour 30 mins | Child Initiated Learning / Focus Time • Maths or English focused input. • Groups of children join adults for focus activities. • Children access the continuous provision supported by adults. |
| 11:30am – 12:00pm | 30 mins | Story & Review Time • Tidy time. • Review Learning / Story / Singing. • Lunch preparation. |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | 1 hour | Lunch Time • Packed lunch or hot school meals. • Playtime on the school’s main playground. |
| 1:00pm – 1:05pm | 5 mins | Register and Physical Skills • Register. • After lunch discussion time. |
| 1:05pm – 1:30pm | 25 mins | Handwriting • Motor Skills. • Letter formation. • Singing. |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | 1 hour | Child Initiated Learning/ Focus Time • Groups of children join adults for focus activities. • Children access the continuous provision supported by adults. |
| 2:30pm – 3:15pm | 45 mins | Story & Review Time • Tidy time. • Review Learning / Story / Singing. |
| 3:15pm - 3:30pm Gates open at 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 also bring a water bottle to keep in the classroom during the school day.