Programs

The Pre-K class is an emergent curriculum classroom that fosters independence, cooperation and a love of learning through play-based, developmentally appropriate centers and hands-on learning. The children learn at their own pace through exploration, extended periods of free choice play, observation and inquiry while engaging in activities that they have expressed an interest in.

 

There are opportunities throughout the morning for children to play independently, to play in small groups and to be engaged in large group activities such as circle time. Many skills and concepts are learned throughout the year in several different areas including:

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Social/Emotional Skills:  Conflict resolution, choices, multi-step directions, self-help skills, friendship building and independence
 

Writing:  Name writing and recognition, hand grasp, class books, journals, dictating stories, drawing
 

Math:  Graphing, sorting, classifying, patterns, counting, one to one correspondence
 

Science:  Charting/graphing, observing, making predictions, experimenting, gardening, nature walks
 

Literacy:  Being read to, exposure to different types of print, environmental print, story comprehension, sequencing, creating class books, exposure to letter sounds & names
 

Art:  Creativity, exposure to different media & textures, process oriented art (no models to follow), Colors/color blending
 

Fine Motor:  Manipulatives, cutting, playdough, coloring, writing, beading, lacing
 

Gross Motor:  Climbing, running, riding trikes, motor planning, balancing, physical education program

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• Meets Monday - Friday from 9:00-12:00 

• 'Early Birds' available 8:00-9:00

• 'Lunch Bunch' available 12:00-1:00

• 'Stay & Play' extended day available from 1:00-3:00

• 2 Professional Early Educators; Child/Staff Ratio 1:9

• Weekly music plus fieldtrips throughout the year