Objectives
We intend to provide a variety of group and individual experiences to help your child gain confidence and a feeling of security with others. Supervised play experiences and activities provide the children with a chance to grow emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually, while preparing them for the academic tasks that will be presented in kindergarten and elementary school.
Additional Information
- Afford the child learning experiences through affection, belonging, understanding, doing, and being his or herself.
- Fulfill the child’s need and desire to achieve according to her or her own standards of excellence because, equipped with such attitudes, he or she will succeed in school and his or her future.
- Build a foundation of basic readiness, wherein the child can learn physically, emotionally, and socially, as well as intellectually.
- Develop in the child, through tasks, games, creativity and varied motor activities, an awareness of his or her body in space and its relationship to the world around him or her.
- Maintain an individual and personal approach, so that the child may be nourished with love, understanding, respect and mental stimulation.
| 8:30-8:40 | Arrival & Student Sign In |
| 8:40-9:15 | Free Choice Activities *Students will also complete themed art projects and/or journals during this time.* |
| 9:15-9:20 | Tidy Up |
| 9:20-9:40 | Circle Time *Includes calendar, weather, pledge, phonics/letter books, music, and themed lesson* |
| 9:40-10:15 | Learning Centers *Includes 2 teacher directed centers (1 literacy, 1 math/science) and 2 student directed centers* (Also includes outdoor play, weather permitting) |
| 10:15-10:35 | Handwashing/Snack |
| 10:35-10:50 | Music and Movement |
| 10:50-11:00 | Prepare for Dismissal |
The children take turns each day as the teacher helper. They help with designated jobs such as attendance, calendar, weather, flag holder, stretch leader, etc.
This schedule is merely a guide, since a preschool program must be flexible to meet individual needs and abilities. Naturally, no two days are exactly alike and no class is exactly like any other.
The following information is provided to make your experience in the classroom run a little more smoothly:
- Wear informal clothing. You may find yourself on the floor playing with the children or hanging up freshly painted masterpieces.
- Remember to be positive when speaking to or dealing with the children. For example, instead of saying “Don’t do that!” it might be better to say “Why don’t we do this instead?”.
- Don’t be surprised if your child does not want to share you when you come in to help, or if he or she is not his or her “best behavior”. This is perfectly normal. This is a special time for your child so please try to give him or her the extra attention he or she requests.
- If you feel attention may be a problem, you may want to consider making arrangements for siblings so you will have more time to spend with your student.
- Assisting the teachers may include such tasks as helping children put on painting smocks, washing hands after painting or before snack, assisting at the art table, monitoring free play, assisting with coats, assisting with arrival and dismissal, and handing out newsletters, projects, etc. at dismissal. Please do not hesitate to ask for direction or help if you are unsure as to what to do or are having a problem with something.
Healthy Snack Ideas
- Yogurt
- Fresh fruit and berries
- Fresh vegetables such as carrot sticks or cucumbers
- Cheese & crackers
- Granola Bars
Healthy Beverage Ideas
- Apple Juice
- Oranje Juice
- Milk
- Lemonade
- Water
Drinks should be in a no-spill cup with a top. Please, no soda or kool-aid type drinks.
Cupcakes may be sent in for birthdays only, please. The school will provide the napkins.
If you should forget to send in a snack on your scheduled day, we ask that you send in a replacement (something non-perishable) as soon as possible. This will be saved in the event that another parent should forget.
