Daily Rhythm
fáil - te [fall - cha] noun
1. Gaelic word meaning welcome and joy
That’s how each school day begins, and how we want every child to feel.
Our week is designed around four days
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Grades 1–2: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Grades 3 and up: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
All learning takes place in our warm, home-based classroom in West Norriton and the surrounding neighborhood.
Our school day is intentionally shorter than most—and there’s a reason for that. We’ve found that children learn best when they’re well-rested, emotionally regulated, and not pushed beyond their capacity.
Why Our Shorter Days Work:
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We teach during their peak hours. Kids arrive rested and focused, ready to engage
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It honors developmental needs. Younger students tire earlier, while older students are ready for more. That’s why 3rd grade and up start earlier and stay longer.
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They leave before burnout. Ending early helps children stay regulated and end the day feeling successful.
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It’s flexible by design. We adjust based on what children show us they need—because a one-size-fits-all schedule doesn’t serve growing minds.
A Day in the Life at Fáilte
9:45 – 10:00 AM Gentle transitions and personal check-ins with students
10:00 - 10:30 AM Movement, grounding, connection with nature
10:30 - 11:00 AM Community building, songs, movement games, seasonal rhythms
11:00 - 11:20 AM Fine motor skills, focus, creativity (e.g. knitting, felting, sewing)
11:20 - 12:30 PM Literacy, math, social studies, and science taught in story-rich, age-appropriate blocks
12:30 - 1:00 PM Social development, nourishment, unstructured time
1:00 - 2:00 PM Arts, movement, group projects, seasonal crafts, and thematic units
2:00 PM End-of-day connection and transition to home
Want to See This Rhythm in Action?
Discover how our values show up in every part of the day—from handwork to lunch.