A Typical Day in Preschool

A typical day at St Christopher’s Preschool may include:

8.30 Welcome into the classroom and free choice of activities.

8.40 Carpet time including register time, an introduction to the day including going through the visual timetable to see what we will be doing.

A short phonics session

Some child initiated learning involving free choice of activities covering the 7 areas of learning. Eg Small world play, construction, mark-making, puzzles, painting, messy play, craft activities.

9.00 or 9.30 A specialist lesson which takes place in the Music room, Drama room or Main Hall (PE).

10.05 Play time in the playground with bikes and scooters, slide, climbing equipment, bats and balls, large construction equipment, play house and other outdoor activities.

10.35 Snack time.

Followed by Story time

11.00 Child initiated learning involving free choice of activities covering the 7 areas of learning. Eg Small world play, construction, mark-making, puzzles, painting, messy play, craft activities.

Singing or a story.

Putting on coats.

12.10 Home time

If children are staying for the afternoon session

Lunch time

Outside playtime

Free activities

3.00 Home time

Discovery Open Morning
Find out more about Beckenham’s best kept secret at one of our

upcoming events.

Reception 2026Play-based Assessments

Friday 28th November 1.30pm

Upcoming Open Mornings:

Wednesday  28th January 2026 at 10.30am

Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 10.30am

Early Years Stay and Play:

Monday 2nd February 2026 at 1.30pm

Monday 23rd March 2026 at 1.30pm

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