Daily Life at TIMS
A day at TIMS is calm, purposeful and full of discovery. Children move through familiar routines that support concentration, friendship, outdoor exploration and joyful learning.
A typical day, group by group
Toddler Group (12–36 months)
- From 8:00
- Optional early morning care
- 8:30
- Day begins — arrival & settling in
- Morning
- Montessori work cycle: movement, practical life & sensory play
- Morning
- Circle time — songs, stories & language
- Late morning
- Snack & outdoor play
- Midday
- Warm lunch together
- Early afternoon
- Rest & quiet time
- Afternoon
- Calm activities, care & free play
- 3:00–4:00
- Optional afterschool activities
- Late afternoon
- Optional extended care
Kindergarten (3–6 years)
- From 8:00
- Optional early morning care
- 8:30
- Day begins — arrival & free choice
- Morning
- Montessori work cycle: practical life, language, maths & culture
- Morning
- Circle time & group connection
- Late morning
- Outdoor play & nature
- Across the week
- Specialist sessions: German, music & movement (Train with Brain)
- Midday
- Shared warm lunch
- Afternoon
- Practical life, enrichment & outdoor time
- 3:00–4:00
- Optional afterschool activities
- Late afternoon
- Optional extended care
A predictable rhythm children can trust
Young children feel secure when they know what to expect. The daily rhythm at TIMS balances focused classroom work, group connection, outdoor play, meals, rest and enrichment. This structure helps children feel confident while giving them freedom to explore within clear boundaries.
Good to know: Times are a general guide. Specialist sessions — German, music and the Train with Brain movement programme — run on set days across the week. Extended care is available Monday to Thursday until 5:00 pm and Friday until 4:30 pm; afterschool activities (3:00–4:00 pm) are invoiced separately.
Morning arrival
Early morning care is available from 8:00 am if needed. The regular school day begins at 8:30 am. Children arrive, change into indoor shoes, greet their teachers and settle into the classroom environment.
Montessori work cycle
The morning work cycle is the heart of the TIMS day. Children choose materials, work with concentration and repeat activities at their own pace. Teachers observe, guide and introduce new materials when children are ready.
Circle time and community
Circle time brings the group together for songs, stories, conversation and shared experiences. It supports language, listening, confidence and a sense of belonging.
Outdoor play and nature
Children spend regular time outdoors on the playground, in the garden or exploring nearby natural spaces when possible. Outdoor play supports movement, social skills, observation and healthy development.
Lunch, care and afternoon rhythm
The school day includes shared meals and calm routines that help children care for themselves and one another. Afternoons may include practical life, enrichment, outdoor time, afterschool activities or extended care depending on age group and family needs.
Specialist programs & visiting experts
Alongside our Montessori classroom team, children benefit from dedicated specialists who bring extra depth to the week — in language, music and movement.
German with a dedicated language teacher
Our outstanding German teacher leads regular, native-level German sessions, giving every child — international and local alike — a genuine feel for the language and culture of their new home.
Music with a specialist teacher
Our wonderful specialist music teacher fills the week with singing, rhythm and instruments, nurturing listening, expression, memory and the simple joy of making music together.
Train with Brain — movement & motor skills
Through the Train with Brain programme, children take part in guided movement and coordination activities that strengthen balance, motor skills and concentration — supporting both body and developing brain.
Afterschool and extended care
Optional afterschool activities usually take place from 3:00 to 4:00 pm on many days and are invoiced separately. Extended care may be available Monday to Thursday until 5:00 pm and Friday until 4:30 pm.
Term dates & school calendar
Planning ahead? Download our full school-year calendar for term dates, holidays, holiday camps and key events across 2025/26.
Download the TIMS Calendar 2025/26 (PDF)Frequently Asked Questions
- What time does the regular school day start?
- The regular school day begins at 8:30 am, with early morning care from 8:00 am if needed.
- What is the Montessori work cycle?
- It is a focused period when children choose meaningful work from the prepared classroom and build concentration through independent activity.
- Is outdoor play part of every day?
- Outdoor play is a regular part of school life whenever weather and daily circumstances allow.
- Who teaches German, music and movement at TIMS?
- These are led by dedicated specialists — an experienced German teacher delivering native-level German, a specialist music teacher, and the Train with Brain programme for movement and motor skills — woven through the week alongside the classroom Montessori team.