Bellaire Head Start
The Bellaire Head Start is currently a two star Step Up to Quality center, and has been reviewed to receive their third star. We are currently waiting for confirmation from Columbus that the center has achieved a three star rating.
The High/Scope daily routine provides a framework for the events of the day. The daily routine breaks the day into recognizable blocks of time that provide for a variety of experiences and activities. The segments of the High/Scope daily routine include:
- Breakfast – Tooth Brushing
- Greeting Time
- Planning Time
- Work Time
- Recall Time
- Small Group Time
- Large Group Time
- Outside Time
- Lunch – Tooth Brushing
The order of these segments is decided on by the teaching team at each center based on the needs and/or temperaments of the children in each class. There is no one pre-established “High/Scope Schedule” that all centers are required to follow. The only segments of the routine that must occur in sequence are Planning Time, Work Time, and Recall Time, which is often referred to as “Plan-Do-Review”. The routine should reflect a balance of quiet/active, individual/small group, and child-initiated/adult-initiated activities and experiences. Other factors to consider are program length (full day or partial day), arrival and departure times, and weather/seasons. For example, during the winter it can be dark by 4:15 p.m., therefore, if outside time is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., this time will need to be rescheduled. During the summer months, it may be more comfortable for the children to go out earlier on very hot, humid days. The determination of the schedule lies at the center, however, once a routine has been established, it is important to maintain it.
Consistency of the routine is particularly important for young children. A predictable order of events creates a comfortable atmosphere for the children and gives the children a sense of security. Once a daily routine is created, it should be posted for staff, parents, and children and should be followed. The daily schedule for children should be displayed in pictures and words. Pictures are used to help children interpret the segments of the day. Words are used along with pictures to expose children to early print concepts. This picture schedule also provides children with a visual, concrete way to understand time. The routine (or schedule) should be displayed at the children’s eye level in an area where children can access it and refer to it throughout the day.
Bellaire H.S. /Full Day/D.S.
12502 Wanda Avenue 44135Phone: 941-0769
