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Our Daily Flow

Each day at TOBschool follows a balanced, child-centered rhythm.
Children begin with Circle Time to build connection, communication, and awareness of the day. They then rotate through Learning Centers focused on early math, literacy, and fine-motor skills. Imaginative Play encourages creativity, language, and social development, while Project Work provides hands-on exploration that builds problem-solving, independence, and confidence.


Together, these experiences support joyful, meaningful learning every day.

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Daily 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Schedule Sample

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8:30 – 9:00 AM | Arrival & Free Play
Children ease into the day with open-ended play, reconnect with friends, and choose activities that help them transition comfortably into the classroom routine.

Children enrolled in before-care engage in additional supervised play-based activities prior to arrival time.

 

9:00 – 9:30 AM | Morning Circle Time
A community-building time where children share ideas, listen to stories, sing songs, move their bodies, discuss the day, date, weather, and feelings, and preview what they will explore during the day.

 

9:30 – 10:00 AM | Snack Time
A relaxed social break that encourages independence, conversation, and healthy habits.

 

10:00 – 10:45 AM | Learning Centers / Small Groups (Math & Language)
Children work in small groups or centers focused on early math, counting, letter sounds, vocabulary, and fine-motor skills through hands-on, play-based activities.

 

10:45 – 11:15 AM | Outdoor Play Time
Active outdoor play supports gross-motor development, coordination, teamwork, and a love for movement and fresh air.

 

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Imaginative Play & Movement (Dramatic Play)
Children engage in pretend play, role-playing, storytelling, and creative movement to build language, social skills, emotional expression, and confidence.

 

12:00 – 12:30 PM | Lunch
A calm, social mealtime where children practice independence, manners, and conversation.

 

12:30 – 2:00 PM | Rest / Quiet Time
Children rest or engage in quiet activities, supporting self-regulation, relaxation, and recharging for the afternoon.

 

2:00 – 2:30 PM | Snack Time
A light snack and social break to refuel and reconnect.

 

2:30 – 3:15 PM | Project Work / Inquiry Time (Science, Engineering & Technology)
Children explore real-world questions through hands-on projects, experiments, building, and problem-solving—encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.

 

3:15 – 3:30 PM | Closing Circle Time
A time to reflect on the day, share discoveries, celebrate efforts, and prepare for dismissal.

 

3:30 – 4:00 PM | Dismissal & Free Play
Children wind down with choice-based play as families arrive, ending the day on a positive and relaxed note.

​Children enrolled in after-care continue with supervised play-based and enrichment activities.

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4419 S Carothers Rd, Franklin TN

Ph : 615-261-9937

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