The general philosophy behind our preschool program addresses kindergarten readiness. This is not a program of strict academics. It is a program in which we build children’s social, emotional, physical as well as intellectual being through well-planned activities, and by encouraging self-discovery.

Included in our program are experiences in language arts, social studies, science, math, art, dramatic play, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, music and creative movement. These activities are usually open-ended and related to the children’s own real life experiences.

Below is a list of some things that you will find in our classroom.

General Kindergarten Readiness Skills

Cutting	Sequencing	Likes/differences
Classifying	Spatial awareness	Colors
Shapes	Alphabet	Name recognition
Counting	Self-expression	Responsibility
Listening	Thinking process	Attention span
Self-awareness	Self-concept
Pasting	Sorting

Specifically, we encourage reading through...

Language arts	Emergent literacy	Labeling pictures/objects
Flannel board	Verbal stories	Story tapes
Stories / puppets	Search and find	Puzzles
Sequencing	Auditory discrimination

Social studies is incorporated into reading by learning about other people, places, and occupations in their world through books, maps, and objects or pictures related to the books.

We encourage math through...

Sequencing by size, shapes, pattern, etc.	Blocks	Games with dice or spinners
Counting aloud	Graphing
Money	Shapes
Puzzles	More or less
Simple addition and subtraction

We encourage science through...

Providing choices with equipment to discover:

Magnifying glasses	Microscopes	Binoculars
Bug catchers/keepers	Magnets	Tweezers
Water	Soil	Animals
Asking questions	Predicting	Comparing
Observing	Generalizing	Evaluating

We encourage creativity through...

Child-directed activities

Implementing music

Prop boxes, costumes, etc.

And providing materials such as:

Tempra paints	Finger paints	Sand
Markers	Scissors	Crayons
Tissue paper	Water	Tape
Constuction paper	Fabrics	Playdough
Goop	Shaving cream	Soap flakes

We encourage social/emotional development through...

Respecting other's feelings / belongings	Body language	Facial gestures
Expression	Sharing	Quiet times / active times
Verbal skills	Following directions and rules

We encourage physical development through...

Music and movement	Fine motor muscle coordination	Experimenting with new equipment
Eye-hand coordination	Balance
Active games	Crossing center
Coordination of large	Modes of locomotion

Time	Activity
6:30-7:30 am	Arrival / Breakfast / Self Discovery (Room 2)
7:30-9:00 am	Arrival / Breakfast / Self Discover (Room 1)
9:00-9:15 am	Clean up
9:15-9:35 am	Large Group Time
9:30-9:50 am	Planning Time
9:50-10:30 am	Work Time
10:30-10:40 am	Clean up
10:40-11:00 am	Small Group Time
11:00-11:30 am	Gym / Outside
11:30 am-12:00 pm	Song / Movement
12:00-12:45 pm	Lunch
12:45-1:30 pm	BrainQuest/Stories
1:30-3:00 pm	Rest / Nap Time
3:00-4:30 pm	Art / Self Discovery
4:30-4:45 pm	Clean up
4:45-5:00 pm	Large Group Time
5:00-5:30 pm	Gym / Outside
5:30-6:00 pm	Quiet Activities

Skill Area	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Creative Art AM	Leaf People	Decorate nature hunt bag	Fancy feather "F"	Leaf collage	Crayon melting art
Creative Art PM	Color #6	Hole punch art	Homemade fall crayons	Watercolors	Crayon melting art
Dramatic Play	Dress up	Bags prop box	Doctor Props	Puppets	Doll houses
Small Motor Activities	Legos	Button lacing	Playdough w/Potato Head pieces	Pegs & pegboards	Magna Doodles
Science & Math	Trouble	Leaves in the sensory table	Operation	Make Silly Putty	Sorting
Literature	Flannel board ABC's	Books	Chalkboard writing	Story tapes	Story cans
Music & Movement	Leaf dancing	Pretend to be a leaf	Relaxation exercises	Leaf hunting in the room	Hokey Pokey
Large Motor	Bolsters	Balance beam	Freeze dance	Sit-n-spins	Bowling
Outdoor Alternative	Climb up the climber & look @ leaf colors	Nature walk	Pumpkin Factory field trip	Collect applies	Sidewalk chalk
Small Group Activity	Talk about fall	Press a leaf into clay	Pumpkin Factory	Trace the letter F	Everyone bring a leaf from home - we will make a graph

Pre-school 2 Daily Schedule

Time	Activity
6:30-8:30 am	Free play and breakfast
8:30-9:30 am	Table and floor choices
9:30-10:00 am	Clean up and large group time
10:00-11:00 am	Choice time with art and open snack
11:00-11:15 am	Clean up
11:15-11:45 am	Small group (with primary children)
11:45 am-12:00 pm	Song and movement time
12:00-12:30 pm	Gym or outside play
12:30-1:30 pm	Lunch
1:00-1:30 pm	Quiet time (stories & bathroom)
1:30-3:00 pm	Nap
3:00-4:30 pm	Table and floor choices with open snack
3:00-4:30 pm (Winter)	Gym
4:30-4:45 pm	Clean up
4:45-5:30 pm	Stories, songs, & movement
	Outside @ 5:00pm (weather permitting)
5:30-6:00 pm	Gym (if outside is not an option)

Skill Area	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Creative Art AM	Worm tracks	Apple prints	Make applesauce	Taste test apples	Playdough
Creative Art PM	Apple tree w/markers	Playdough	Scissors & magazines	Fingerpaint	Goop
Dramatic Play	Camping props	Paint props	Cars & signs	Bakery props	Doll houses
Small Motor Activities	Fishing game	Balances & sorting toys	Busy beads	String apple jacks	Tupperware blocks
Science & Math	Water play	Sensory table w/worms	Links	Bubble cups	Tornado bottles
Literature	ABC boards	Large books	Chalkboards	Flannel board	ABC stamps
Group	Very Hungry Caterpiller	Star in the apple story	What begins with "D"	Friends, friends, 1, 2, 3	5 Little Hot Dogs
Music & Movement	I Like to Eat Apples & Bananas	Apple Tree song	Dancing ribbons	Hide & seeks the apples	Musical instruments
Gross Motor	Large bolsters	Balance beam	Jumping jacks	Tunnels	Bean bag toss
Outdoor Alternative	Sidewalk chalk	Bubbles	Water bottles w/balls	Relay races	Dig for worms