We are school age children who come here after school at Falk Elementary, which is right next door to Animal Crackers. Our age range is from 5 to 10 years. In the Eagle Room, we work on projects, socialize, work on our homework, have outside time, and are provided with a snack after school. We also come to Animal Crackers for full days, when Falk School is closed. Animal Crackers offers a summer camp program for school age children every summer; watch for details regarding this years plans.

Schedule for the Eagle Room

Monday's Only

1:00 Pick up at Falk School
1:15 Play outside at Falk School or Animal Crackers
2:00 Bathroom Break, Drink, and Rest at Animal Crackers
2:15 Play outside at Animal Crackers or Quiet Activities & Homework Time
3:00 Bathroom Break, Snack, Transition Shelf
3:45 Planning and Free Choice / Homework Time
4:45 Clean Up Time
5:00 Circle Time of Sharing, Bathroom Break
5:15 Together Time with Panda Bear, Cat and Duck Rooms
5:45 Late Snack
6:00 Animal Crackers Closed

Tuesday - Friday

2:30 Pick up at Falk School
2:45 Walk back to Animal Crackers
3:00 Play outside at Animal Crackers
3:30 Bathroom Break, Snack, Transition Shelf with Toys
4:00 Planning and Free Choice / Homework Time
4:45 Clean Up Time
5:00 Circle Time of Sharing, Bathroom Break
5:15 Together Time with Panda Bear, Cat and Duck Rooms
5:45 Late Snack
6:00 Animal Crackers Closed

• Quiet Activities consist of: reading and writing or table activities such as art, puzzles, board games.
• There will be outside time everyday unless there is a weather warning. So, please make sure your child is dressed accordingly for the weather that day. (on winter days: boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, scarf, and jacket that zips or buttons up. On rainy days: rain jackets, rain boots, umbrellas, etc.)

Biography's:

Name: Katie

1. Born/Raised: Lodi, Wisconsin

2. Hobbies: Puzzles, watching movies, playing games, dancing and coloring.

3. Education: UW Whitewater for Early Childhood dual licensure.

4. Experience: Camp Counselor at Cyrstal Lake.

5. Years in the field: Since 2004

6. Years at Animal Crackers: I was hired August 2006

7. Why did you choose to teach in early childhood education?I have always had a passion for children and I want to try to make an impact in some of their lives.

8. What is your favorite childhood memory? My favorite childhood memory is playing with my two cousins and my brother at my grandmas house.

9. What is your favorite children’s book and why? My favorite childrens book is "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".

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Name: TJ

1. Born/Raised: Madison, WI

2. Family: Mom-Margaret, Dad-Terry, Brother-Shannon, Sister-Bridget

3. Hobbies: I love listening to music, playing basketball, skateboarding and going to concerts.

4. Education: I attended UW Madison for two years studying child psychology. I also attended an NAEYC conference in New York City, as well as attending several other early childhood classes and conferences.

5. Experience: I have worked for three years at city, state and nationally accredited child care centers in Madison, as well as my time here at Animal Crackers.

6. Years in the field: 5 1/2

7. Years at Animal Crackers: I was hired on 3-17-03

8. Why did you choose to teach in early childhood education? I found that working with children gives you a unique perspective that is often lost in the adult world.

9. What do you appreciate about the age group you are working with? As the float, I thoroughly enjoy being able to work with all ages, and seeing the similarities and differences as children get older. It’s amazing how quickly they learn and grow.

10. What is your favorite childhood memory? Going on trips out west.

11. What is your favorite children’s book and why? “Something Beautiful” by Sharon Dennis Wyath. It tells a story of self-empowerment and making a change no matter how small it is.

12. Tell us something surprising about you that we wouldn’t otherwise guess about you? I Attended Carnival in Brazil and lived there for six months during last semester of senior year in high school.

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