Activity Descriptions
Free Play - Children are free to visit, play and explore. Choices include writing center, library, Math center, playdough, blocks, dramatic play, Science Center, Sensory Tub, puzzles, Creation Station, painting, music, and much more!
Circle Time - (teacher directed, large group time) Calendar/days of the week, 'Zoophonics', Story, Poetry/fingerplay, singing, phonemic awareness, letter of the week, counting. Letter formation using 'Handwriting Without Tears'.
Activity Time - (teacher directed, small group time) Honey Bees do one activity, Bumble Bees do 3 different activities including language/literacy, fine motor, math and art.
Music & Movement (teacher directed, large group time) Singing, dancing, creative expression, fingerplays, listening to different types of music, playing instruments, musical games. Each class will enjoy a 15 week semester of the 'Music Together' Preschool Program which includes one 30 minute music class each week led by a trained specialist.
Snack (small group time) Snack time is an important time of our day as it is the perfect opportunity to learn good manners. We wait for everyone to be seated before we eat and for everyone to finish before we leave the snack table. Please and Thank you are words we encourage!
Outside Discovery (child directed) - Play and discovery time in our large fenced outside play area. |