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TWO TO THREE YEAR OLD
PRESCHOOL
"The Threes"
Age 2 before August 1st: (Kindergarten in three years) |
The one word that best describes the awareness of the
typical two-three year old is "self." As the child becomes
familiar with peers, teachers, classroom, and school the concept of
"self" will expand. Group play will replace parallel
play. Sharing and following directions, although difficult,
will result in positive social interactions.
Experimentation through various art and music mediums will build the
basis for expression and appreciation. Fundamental academic
principles will be presented for those children who are receptive.
The Three Year Old Class will build pride by the expansion of the
child's social, environmental, academic, and creative
understanding. Letter sounds, an abstract concept, will always be
incorporated, allowing children who are "ready" to obtain this
skill. Spanish will be introduced and taught. The
Threes' classrooms are equipped with a child-size bathroom which
each child will be encouraged to use.
Bathroom independence is requested but not required.
Cognitive concepts emphasized include: using numbers
1-10, number and letter recognition, phonics using both upper and
lower case letters, shapes, sequencing, classification, matching,
recall, reading, math, and science comprehension, name recognition
and formation, analysis, observation, experimentation, following
multiple directives, rhyming and vocabulary, questioning, and
expressive language
Maximum Teacher-Child Ratio is 1:6.
Maximum Class Size 2:12 |
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THREE TO FOUR YEAR OLD
PRESCHOOL
"The Fours"
Age 3 before August 1st:
(Kindergarten in two years) |
Your child is so
grown-up! The social, physical, and cognitive changes
are remarkable during the child's fourth year of life. Yet,
each child seems to develop at different strides. Great
flexibility will be offered this rapidly altering year. The
reading and math readiness skills underlining creative projects and
activities may be eagerly grasped by some children while others have
no interest. Spanish will be taught. As the year
progresses patterns of learning will develop through repetition and
encouragement. Listening and cooperation skills will be
emphasized. Respect for others will be learned by way of
social interaction. Energy will be channeled into
developmentally productive physical activities. Strong pride
will grow through positive achievement. When these goals are
obtained, computers will be introduced. Each enthusiastic
three-four year old will be gently motivated to progress to their
fullest potential.
Complete bathroom independence is required.
Cognitive concepts emphasized include: using numbers
1-31, writing numbers 1-10, number and letter recognition, spacial
relations, phonics using both upper and lower case letters, writing
both upper and lower case letters, shapes, sequencing,
classification, matching, recall, reading, math, science, and social
studies comprehension and application, name recognition and
formation, analysis, observation, experimentation, patterning, story
narration, prediction, following multiple directives, rhyming and
vocabulary, questioning, and expressive language
Maximum
Teacher-Child Ratio and Class Size is 1:10. |
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PRE KINDERGARTEN
- entering Kindergarten the following Fall |
These classes will comfortably prepare your child for Kindergarten
through excellence in early childhood experiences.
Instruction will take place within the framework of activities,
projects, and games. Children will become confidently
familiar with letter recognition and formation. Spanish will
be taught. At this level, Math is intriguing and immediately
rewarding to children. Theme units enhance group participation
and cooperation while intertwining many curriculum facets.
Children will be encouraged to explore, discover, and invent.
Each child will be allowed to excel at their own pace, insuring
prideful achievement. Computers will be utilized to enrich
readiness concepts. Pre-Kindergarten will be excitingly
stimulating intellectually and creatively; always mindful of the
goals ahead. We are very pleased to offer your child
this excellent Kindergarten preparation!
The FOUR DAY and FIVE DAY PROGRAMS are recommended for most
children. The condensed THREE DAY PROGRAM is offered for
children who are more comfortable with less organized time.
Cognitive concepts emphasized include: using numbers
1-100, writing numbers, number recognition, counting by 2s, 5s, 10s,
measurement, weight, addition, subtraction, sets, phonics using both
upper and lower case letters, writing both upper and lower case
letters, matching upper case with lower case letters, shapes,
sequencing, spacial relations, patterning, classification, matching,
recall, observation, experimentation, name recognition and
formation, analysis, following multiple directives, story narration,
prediction, reading, math, science, and social studies comprehension
and application, rhyming, sight words, word families, words,
expressive language, vocabulary, dictation, questioning, and
interpretation
Maximum Teacher-Child Ratio
and Class Size is 1:12. |
LUNCH BUNCH
(AM Classes: 12:00-1:15;
PM Classes: 12:00-12:30)
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Children enrolled in the Preschool classes and who are completely
bathroom independent are welcome to stay later (AM classes) or
come earlier (PM classes) for lunch and play. This service is
offered each school day except on occasional special event days.
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