Our Program
Our preschool environment provides a balance of structured and unstructured activities. These activities change daily as they relate to the theme of each day. Here is a sample schedule for a day at preschool:
15 min before class Parent Helper Arrives
15 min Students Arrive - Free Play
30 min First Circle Time (weather/calendar/introducing theme/learning activity)
45 min Free Play/Craft/Small Group Work (students rotate through stations)
5 min Clean Up
10 min Second Circle Time (show-and-tell and story)
15 min Wash Hands and Snack
30 min Outside
15 min Students Arrive - Free Play
30 min First Circle Time (weather/calendar/introducing theme/learning activity)
45 min Free Play/Craft/Small Group Work (students rotate through stations)
5 min Clean Up
10 min Second Circle Time (show-and-tell and story)
15 min Wash Hands and Snack
30 min Outside
After the morning session completes at 11:30 am, the all-day preschoolers head inside to do lunch (20 minutes) and quiet time activities (20 minutes) before being joined by preschoolers from the afternoon session. Afternoon session follows the same schedule.
Play-based Education
Our program is based on the philosophy that meaningful play is essential to early childhood development. If you would like more information on the research that supports this curriculum, please click here.
Classroom Structure
Our classroom is built for learning, creativity, and discovery and includes the following areas:
Large Muscle Area |
Small Muscle Area |
Dramatic Play Area |
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The Large Muscle Area promotes psychological health, a healthy lifestyle, and supports a growing body. Our Large Muscle Area includes:
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The Small Muscle Area develops functional and expressive communication, coordination, and dexterity. Our Small Muscle Area includes:
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The Dramatic Play Area gives the child
freedom to experiment with roles, conflict and problem solving. Our Dramatic Play Area includes:
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Outdoor PlayThe Outdoor Playground allows students the opportunity to practice and master emerging physical skills. Our playground features:
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Special EventsWe also sponsor these special events to foster closeness between students and families of our school. Special events include:
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