08:00–08:40
Arrival and Health Check
Morning arrival and health check. Greeting each child, a short talk with parents, attention to the child's mood and well-being, creating a calm and comfortable atmosphere. Gradual adaptation of infants and toddlers to the group.
08:40–09:00
Morning Exercise
Morning exercise: ages 3–4 — 5–6 minutes, 4–5 — 6–8, 5–6 — 8–10, 6–7 — 10–12 minutes. Developing motor skills, strengthening health and preparing the body for an active day. Imitation movement games with toddlers; individual gymnastics and massage with infants.
09:00–09:30
Breakfast
Organising breakfast. Hand washing, table-setting duty (senior and pre-school groups), developing hygiene skills and table manners. Individual feeding of infants.
09:30–10:00
Educational Activities
Organised educational activities under the Ilk Qadam state curriculum. Session length: ages 1–3 — 8–10 minutes, 3–4 — 10–15, 4–5 — 15–20, 5–6 — 20–25, 6–7 — 25–30 minutes. At least a 10-minute break between sessions. No sessions in the infant group — individual play instead.
10:00–10:30
Educational Activities
Organised educational activities under the Ilk Qadam state curriculum. Session length: ages 1–3 — 8–10 minutes, 3–4 — 10–15, 4–5 — 15–20, 5–6 — 20–25, 6–7 — 25–30 minutes. At least a 10-minute break between sessions. No sessions in the infant group — individual play instead.
10:30–10:40
Vitamin Snack (Fruit, Juice)
Second breakfast: fruit, juice or dairy. Hand washing, reinforcing table manners and keeping a drinking routine.
10:40–11:10
Play-Based Learning in Development Centres on the Weekly Theme
Play-based activities on the weekly theme in the development centres (Language and Speech; Building, Construction and Maths; Art; Science and Nature; Role Play and Drama). Children choose a centre; the teacher observes and guides.
11:10–12:30
Morning Walk
Practising the dressing sequence and going out on time. During the walk: observations, active and didactic games, small work tasks, free play. After the walk: undressing independently, putting clothes away and washing hands. Infants: walk in a pram or individually.
12:30–13:00
Lunch
Organising lunch. Hand washing, table duty, developing hygiene skills and table manners, encouraging children to eat independently.
13:00–14:30
Nap Time
Organising the daytime nap: airing the room, undressing and folding clothes independently, creating a calm atmosphere. Reducing emotional and muscle tension and ensuring proper rest. Infants sleep on their individual schedule.
14:30–15:00
Gradual Wake-Up, Air and Water Procedures
Waking up gradually, wake-up exercises in bed, air and water procedures, hardening. Preparing for active play in the afternoon.
15:00–15:30
Afternoon Snack
Organising the afternoon snack. Hand washing, reinforcing hygiene skills and table manners.
15:30–16:00
Free Play
Children's independent play and creative activities: role play, board games, building and active games, free work in the development centres. The teacher observes and supports play when needed. Art, appliqué, construction and modelling sessions may be held in play form at this time.
16:00–16:30
Additional Educational Services (Clubs) at Parents' Request and Individual Work with Children
Optional clubs at parents' request and individual work with children: reinforcing the theme, supporting development based on observations, sessions with specialists (speech therapist, psychologist).
17:00–17:30
Dinner
Organising dinner. Hand washing, developing hygiene skills and table manners.
17:30–18:00
Evening Circle / Reflection on the Day
Wrapping up the day with the children: what we did, what we liked and what we learned. Free play and activities, planning the next day.
18:00–18:30
Going Home
Getting children ready to go home and briefly telling parents about the day. Encouraging a positive attitude to coming back to kindergarten.
