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Schedule

Lower Elementary Classroom Daily Schedule

Friday dismissal time is at 1:30pm

Morning Arrival – 8:45 AM: Please sign your child in and greet with “Assalamu Alaikum.” Children are assisted in storing their belongings and preparing for their day. A labeled water bottle, healthy lunch, and nut-free snack are required. Older children practice manners like knocking and saying Salam as part of Grace & Courtesy.

Work Cycle and Qur’an Circle: Children begin the day with Qur’an recitation, daily Duas, and Surah review, followed by independent Montessori work.  A healthy snack is provided.

Lunch & Recess: Before eating, children say Bismillah and give thanks with Alhamdulillah. After lunch, they engage in indoor or outdoor play to develop social and motor skills.

Rest & Quiet Activities: Children nap or engage in quiet reading, Islamic stories, or extended Montessori work, depending on their needs.

Afternoon Worship & Learning: After rest, children participate in Montessori lessons,  workbook tasks and a gentle One Rakah prayer practice with simplified steps. 

Dismissal – 3:15pm: Children help tidy the classroom, complete their chores, and gather for a closing Duaa circle and Salam. Please sign your child out and wait for them outside.

Primary Classroom Daily Schedule

Friday dismissal time is at 1:30pm

Morning Arrival – 8:45 AM: Please sign your child in and greet with “Assalamu Alaikum.” Children are assisted in storing their belongings and preparing for their day. A labeled water bottle, healthy lunch, and nut-free snack are required. Older children practice manners like knocking and saying Salam as part of Grace & Courtesy.

Work Cycle and Qur’an Circle: Children begin the day with Qur’an recitation, daily Duas, and Surah review, followed by independent Montessori work.

Group Time : Children join in songs, stories, crafts, and practical life lessons—rooted in Islamic values and joyful learning. A healthy snack is provided.

Lunch & Recess: Before eating, children say Bismillah and give thanks with Alhamdulillah. After lunch, they engage in indoor or outdoor play to develop social and motor skills.

HAlf Day Dismissal
Rest time: Children nap.
Afternoon Play & Exploration After rest, children enjoy open-ended play with creative materials like blocks and figures. They then have a light snack, beginning with Bismillah and ending with Alhamdulillah.

Once finished, they head outdoors to explore Allah’s creation, engage in movement and teamwork, and participate in activities that nurture their skills, interests, and Akhlaq (good character).

Dismissal – 3:15pm: Children help tidy the classroom, complete their chores, and gather for a closing Duaa circle and Salam. Please sign your child out and wait for them outside.

Toddler Program schedules

 

Morning Program (8:45-11:15a.m)

 

Afternoon Program (12:15-3:15p.m)

8:45-9:00 a.m

Arrival to classroom

12:15-12:30p.m

Arrival to classroom

9:00-9:20 a.m

Work Cycle,Circle time

12:30-1:00p.m

Work Cycle,Circle time

9:20-9:35-a.m

Morning Snack Toilet and potty learning (if needed)

1:00-1:15p.m

Afternoon Snack 

9:35-10:10a.m

Work of the shelf, montessori work individual lessons

1:15-1:45p.m

Work of the shelf, montessori work individual lessons

10:10-10:30a.m

Circle time, Story time 

(regular  or Islamic story with Dua) 

1:45-2:15p.m

Circle time, Story time 

(regular  or Islamic story with Dua) 

10:30-10:45a.m

Toilet and potty learning

2:15-2:25p.m

Toilet and potty learning

10:45-11:15a.m

Playground Time /Neighborhood Walk

2:25-3:15p.m

Playground Time /Neighborhood Walk

11:15-11:30a.m

Hand washing/ dismissal 

3:15-3:30p.m

Hand washing/ dismissal 

Part time Program (8:45a.m – 12:15p.m)

8:45-9:00 a.m

Arrival to classroom

9:00-9:30 a.m

Work Cycle,Circle time

9:30-9:45-a.m

Morning Snack 

9:45-10:00a.m

Work of the shelf, montessori work individual lessons

10:00-10:20a.m

Circle time, Story time 

(regular  or Islamic story with Dua) 

10:20-10:30a.m

Toilet and potty learning

10:30-11:15a.m

Playground Time /Neighborhood Walk

11:15-11:30a.m

Hand washing 

11:30-12:00p.m

Lunch time

12:00-12:15p.m

Clean up. Preparation for Dissmissal

 

 

Full time program  (8:45a.m – 3:15p.m)

8:45-9:00 a.m

Arrival to classroom

9:00-9:30 a.m

Work Cycle,Circle time

9:30-9:45-a.m

Morning Snack 

9:45-10:00a.m

Work of the shelf, montessori work individual lessons

10:00-10:20a.m

Circle time, Story time 

(regular  or Islamic story with Dua) 

10:20-10:30a.m

Toilet and potty learning

10:30-11:15a.m

Playground Time /Neighborhood Walk

11:30-12:00p.m

Lunch time

12:00-1:45p.m

Nap

1:45-3:15

Afternoon Play & Exploration

3:15-3:30p.m

Hand washing/ dismissal 

 

Friday dismissal time is at 1:30pm