Daily Rhythm

At Blackberry Cottage, preschoolers develop a sense of rhythm through the daily, weekly and yearly seasons. Through rhythm and repetition, children learn to expect and look forward to what is coming next. A rhythmic balance of structured and unstructured time builds a strong sense of well-being, trust and belonging for each child.

Weekly Rhythm

Tuesday: Breadmaking/Baking Day
Wednesday: Arts Day
Thursday: Gardening Day

Children are guided through weekly activities including watercolor painting, drawing, clay, nature based crafts, baking, seeding, garden tending, harvesting,...

Cottage day at a glance

9:00
Arrival, outside play, morning garden walk,
9:30
Circle time (seasonal songs, stories, puppetry, Spanish)
9:50

Daily Activity

10:20

Inside play
11:00
Hearty snack
11:30
Outside play, gardening
12:30
Nutritious lunch
1:00
Storytime & Goodbye Song

1:30

Parent pickup

Through singing, our understanding of the world broadens, deepens, and is internalized. English and Spanish songs and poems are woven into each day at Blackberry Cottage Playgarden.