Here is a minute-by-minute Curious George-themed schedule for three-year-olds, from 9:45 AM breakfast to the last activity at 3:30 PM. Each activity is short, age-appropriate, and engaging, drawing on George’s spirit of curiosity and play.

9:45–10:15 | Curious George’s Favorite Breakfast

Serve banana pancakes or waffles and milk while playing a short Curious George clip about breakfast in the background for ambiance2.
Let children talk about their favorite fruits or mimic how monkeys eat bananas, making silly faces.

10:15–10:30 | Story Time

Read a Curious George book aloud or play a Curious George episode about an adventure3. Encourage kids to guess what might happen next.

10:30–10:50 | Craft: Make a Curious George Mask

Make Curious George masks using printed templates, paper plates, markers, and yarn15.
Tip: Add yellow construction paper hats for authenticity.

10:50–11:10 | Monkey Movement Game

Play “Monkey See, Monkey Do.”
An adult does a silly Curious George action (jump, tiptoe, scratch their head); the children mimic3.
Include actions like pretending to climb, swing, or act curious.

11:10–11:30 | Snack & Free Play

Let kids wash their hands, have a small snack, and then do free play (monkey plush toys, building blocks, or coloring Curious George sheets).

11:30–11:50 | Banana Scavenger Hunt

Hide yellow paper “bananas” around the space.
Children find them, counting as they go, and trade them for a small Curious George sticker or stamp at the end1.

11:50–12:15 | Puppet Show or Role Play

Put on a short puppet show using Curious George puppets (or sock puppets and construction paper faces)1.
Invite children to act out a scene—e.g., George finds something surprising.

12:15–12:45 | Lunch

Serve a simple lunch (sandwiches, fruit, veggies, and water), using Curious George plates if available1.

12:45–1:00 | Rest/Quiet Time

Dim lights and play gentle music.
Children can look at Curious George books or cuddle with plushies.

1:00–1:20 | Curious George’s Science Time

Mini-experiment: Water play with cups, spoons, and objects (predict which objects sink or float—echoing George’s curiosity)24.
Let each child try dropping something in the water and guessing what will happen.

1:20–1:35 | Snack Break

Small snack (banana chips, monkey-shaped crackers).

1:35–1:55 | Curious George Obstacle Course

Set up a simple course (crawl under tables, walk on a taped line, hop like a monkey, balance, carry a banana to the finish line)3.

1:55–2:10 | Rhythm & Dance

Play monkey and jungle-themed music. Do a “banana dance,” wave scarves, or shake instruments to the beat.

2:10–2:25 | Art: George’s Big Picture

Group mural: Everyone adds something to a large sheet of paper.
Theme: A city, zoo, or jungle George might visit. Use stamps, finger paints, stickers.

2:25–2:45 | Curious George Tic-Tac-Toe

Play a giant game of tic-tac-toe using George (brown) and banana (yellow) markers1.

2:45–3:00 | Outdoor Play (or Indoor if Needed)

Monkey tag (gentler version of tag), or if indoors, “musical jungle” (musical chairs with Curious George songs).

3:00–3:20 | Read & Reflect

Read another short Curious George story or recap the day’s favorite moments.
Ask, "What did Curious George teach us today?"

3:20–3:30 | Goodbye Circle & Take-Home Craft

Sit in a circle; sing a goodbye song like “Day-O” (Banana Boat Song) with gestures.
Hand out take-home crafts (masks, artwork, stickers) as families gather.

All activities are short, interactive, and tailored to a three-year-old’s attention span and love of movement and hands-on fun, inspired by Curious George’s curious, playful spirit.