INTRODUCTION TO PRESCHOOL

Introduction to Preschool helps children transition from toddler routines into a more structured preschool environment.

Children practice independence, language, social interaction and age appropriate early learning activities.

Introduction to Preschool Curriculum Objectives

Social-Emotional Development

  • Develop positive relationships with teachers and peers.
  • Practice self-help skills, confidence and classroom routines.
  • Express emotions and needs through words, gestures and positive interaction.

Physical Development

  • Build gross motor skills through active indoor and outdoor play.
  • Develop fine motor skills through art, writing, blocks and manipulative materials.
  • Increase body awareness, coordination and safe movement.

Language and Cognitive Development

  • Listen to stories, songs and conversation throughout the day.
  • Build vocabulary, early literacy, math and problem-solving skills.
  • Explore the classroom environment through hands-on discovery.

Daily Schedule

Time Activities Description
6:00-7:30am Arrival Morning Drop-offs / Welcome our little ones
7:30-8:00am Breakfast Children eat breakfast and prepare for the day.
8:00-8:30am AM Circle Time Books, songs, finger plays, calendar and group activities.
8:30-9:30am Curriculum Time Age appropriate learning centers, art, sensory and language activities.
9:30-10:00am Outdoor Play Supervised outdoor play, weather permitting.
10:00-11:30am Learning Centers Small group instruction, creative play and classroom projects.
11:30am-12:00pm Lunch Children wash hands and eat lunch together.
12:00-2:30pm Nap / Quiet Time Soft music is played as children rest quietly on their mats.
2:30-3:00pm PM Snack Afternoon snack and clean-up time.
3:00-4:30pm Outdoor / Indoor Play Supervised play, movement and enrichment activities.
4:30-6:00pm Departure Indoor activities and getting ready to be picked up.

READY TO TRANSITION TO PRESCHOOL?

Help your child transition from toddler routines to a more structured preschool environment. Contact us to learn about our Introduction to Preschool program and schedule a visit.

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