A day at Yaban
The day passes the same stops in every season; what changes is how long we stay outdoors.
The school day is 8:00 hours; 3:52 of it is spent outdoors. Thick lines are outdoors, thin lines indoors.
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08:3009:00
Welcome and the mud room Indoors
Children hang their bag on their peg and dress for the weather. A quick hello with the parent; anything we should know about the day is shared here.
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09:0009:30
Breakfast Indoors
We lay and clear the table together. The menu is on the website every week.
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09:3010:00
Morning circle Outdoors
At the log circle we look at the weather, count who is here and talk about the question of the day.
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10:0012:00
Forest time Outdoors
A walk on the group's path, exploration and free play. Water stops on the way; a snack in the shelter.
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12:0012:45
Lunch Indoors
Wet clothes to the drying room, hands to soapy water. A hot meal and calm conversation.
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12:4514:00
Rest and quiet hour Indoors
The Meltem group naps; older children rest with books, puzzles and quiet games.
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14:0015:15
Workshop Weather permitting
Tool workshop, garden or camp kitchen. If the weather is very bad the workshop moves to the shelter or indoors.
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15:1515:45
Afternoon snack Indoors
Fruit, ayran or home-made cake.
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15:4516:30
Free play and goodbye Outdoors
Children waiting for parents keep playing in the garden. Boots line up side by side; see you tomorrow.
Outdoor hours by season
Cold in winter and the midday heat in summer set the length. Teachers adjust the hours every morning according to the weather.
- Autumn09:30–12:00 and 15:45–16:304° / 18 °C
- Winter10:00–11:45 and 14:30–15:30−6° / 6 °C
- Spring09:30–12:00 and 14:00–16:306° / 22 °C
- Summer08:45–11:30 and 15:30–16:3014° / 33 °C