“I love the communication that Mrs. DeMarchis has with our class!! She sends a weekly email which is so full of information and examples of what the kids did each day of the what specials they had each week. It really makes us feel involved. I haven’t heard of any other program that communicates so well!! We really appreciate it!”

Since children thrive on a routine which offers them security with variety, a daily schedule is followed at the Armonk Nursery School offering activity alternating with quiet time, large group involvement balanced with individual activity. Most days include:
Work Time: Each child selects an activity and is free to move from one activity to another. He/she may work alone, with a specialist, or join a larger group. A construction, art, craft or science project center under the direct supervision of one of the adults usually introduces a new or different activity every few days.
Story and Listening: Quiet sharing provides time for concept, vocabulary, and language development; fantasy and reality are enjoyed as general knowledge is enlarged, science may be an important part of this period; exercises in visual and auditory discrimination may be included.
Music Participation: Sensory experience, body control, memory development are all aspects of this time as children learn to appreciate and enjoy music.
Snack: nutrition is stressed; children are introduced to different foods. This is a time for children to socialize; teachers listen intently. Children assume responsibility for helping with snack; counting, sharing, observing, (color, texture, small, size, shape) extending eye-hand coordination are all part of this relaxing time.
Physical Activity: Outdoor playground whenever possible or indoor playroom play permits development of large muscles, confidence, skills, creative use of space and large equipment.
Clean-up: This is a time for children to share in assuming responsibility, cooperating, caring for pets, plants, and materials.