9:00 – 9:25
Learning Centers
9:25 – 9:35
Clean-Up, Bathroom
9:35 – 9:50
Morning Group Time
9:50 – 11:00
Learning Centers
11:00 – 11:10
Clean-Up, Bathroom
11:10 – 11:40
Lunch
11:40 – 11:50
Independent Book Time
11:50 – 12:15
Playground or Playroom
12:15 – 12:30
Afternoon Group Time
Centers include: arts and crafts, book nook, building blocks, manipulatives, sensory table, play dough, easel, puzzles, writing, dramatic play (kitchen, dress-up, puppets), and math/science.
Group times include: discussion of the week’s theme, letter of the week, daily helpers, daily and weekly schedule, the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, weather, books and songs, the Fruits of the Spirit, and show and tell.
Elizabeth Russler
Ms. Elizabeth has been at NPK for 4 years. She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has taught 1st and 2nd grade. She has lived in Ohio, Georgia, Wisconsin, and now North Carolina! She lives in Mills River with her husband and two daughters. Her family loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking!
Ms. Kendra has been at NPK for 6 years. She graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Her family moved from Indiana to Asheville 9 years ago and they love it here. She lives in Arden with her husband Jared of 11 years and their two children Sam (10) & Maddie (7). Her family also loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking!