Preschool Classes

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2 Year-old Class:

At this age level it is important for children to experience becoming part of a group. Sharing, taking turns, making friends and language development are a part of the daily structure. Children are introduced to coloring, painting and gluing with less focus on the outcome and more on the process. These are important skills that strengthen the muscles they will later use to write. All aspects of your child's development and growth are enriched through our developmentally appropriate curriculum. This class has a smaller adult/child ratio than our other preschool classes.

3 Year-old Class: 

At this age the children are beginning to develop special friendships. They will learn to interact with their peers rather than near their peers. Group activities are extended and academic introduction will begin to take place. Activities are modified according to each child's own individual creativity and self-expression.

4 Year-old (Pre-K) Class:

 

  • READING READINESS

 

  • MATH READINESS

 

  • ART

 

  • SCIENCE

 

  • MUSIC

Kindergarten preparation is emphasized at this level. The teachers prepare lessons geared toward readiness skills and self-expression. The following areas are promoted: reading and math readiness, art, science, and practical life. Specifics about each area are listed below:


Oral language development; readiness for books; discrimination of sounds; repeating a pattern; discrimination of letters; ability to recognize rhyming words; ability to retell stories and past experiences; and most importantly, the discovery that reading can be a great source of pleasure and fun.

Concepts of big and small, few and many, more than and less than; basic numbers 1-10 and 1-100; telephone numbers; addresses; simple addition and subtraction; calendars; telling time; money concepts; introduction to calculators and computers; geometric shapes; and measuring. A variety of learning activities are provided to make learning more fun.

Primary and secondary colors; cutting and pasting and gluing; painting with different kinds of media and textures; weaving; paper mache; mobiles; holiday projects; seasonal themes and personal creations. Not only is art a lot of fun, it also promotes hand/eye coordination.

Lessons consist of a variety of simple experiments and experiences. It involves investigating, listening, and manipulating. It also means asking questions. The children will be introduced to pets, plants, planets, the change of seasons, the five senses, night and day, and much more. The opportunities are endless.

The children are introduced to songs and musical instruments. Concepts of rhythm (fast and slow), pitch (high and low), and volume (loud and soft) is experienced. Children are encouraged to participate during circle time and during large motor activities.