Daily Programme

At Ako Tahi Preschool we follow a daily predictable programme to ensure all of our tamariki feel safe and secure. 

A Day at Ako Tahi

7.30am - 9:45am // Welcome and free play
A time where our whanau comes together to start the day with a feeling of connection.

9:45am - 10.00am // Hui time
A time for everyone to regulate their energy and be guided in their transition to kai time.

10.00am - 10:20am // Morning kai time 
A time where children fuel up for a morning of play an opportunity to socialise with peers and kaiako before transitioning back int their play after morning routines are done.

10:20am -10.45am // Toileting
A routine toileting time where each child is offered the toilet or a nappy change, with as little disruption to play as possible. Different strategies are used for individuals who are toilet training or require more assistance.

10:20am - 11:25am // Free play

11:30am - 11.:35pm // Short hui time prior to Lunch
A time to readjust and regulate back into a quieter time. This gathering is a time
to share the day, stories, sing, and calm our bodies.

11.35pm - 12:00pm // Kai time
A time to gather together to eat lunch learning about healthy food choices and talking with peer and kaiako. We do not rush this time as we recognize children eat at different paces.  

12:00pm - 2:30pm // Free play
With some intentional teaching moments.

2:15pm - 2:30pm // Clean Up
Time to learn how to respect our learning environment where children are supported to help clean their learning spaces and prepare for the end of the day for most of them.

2:45pm - 5.30pm // End of day
A time when the remainer of our whanau come together to finish the day with a feeling of contentment and connection.