Programs
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
3-4 Year Old Preschool Class
Our main goals in the three - four class consists of making an easy transition from home to school, developing good listening skills, learning to follow simple directions and beginning to become more self-reliant. This class provided a time for your children to practice new-found independence as well as introducing them to limits and schedules. Gross and fine motor skills, communication, listening and self-help are emphasized and encouraged. We will also concentrate on:
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Following simple instructions
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Sharing and playing with others
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Manipulating a paintbrush, cutting with scissors and experimenting with other art mediums
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Recognizing their first and last name and names of others in their class
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Beginning to recognize some letters of the alphabet
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Recognizing numbers 1-10
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Knowing primary colors and basic shapes
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Being self-reliant with their clothing
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Developing large motor skill through games and activities on the playground
4-5 Year Old Preschool Class
Our goals in the Four to Five class are to provide a Kindergarten readiness program while encouraging creative free-play. Fours are exposed to the alphabet as well as early math skills. Teachers will stress cooperative play, listening skills, self reliance and self control. We will provide a loving, caring and stimulating environment which will encourage the development of happy, thoughtful, curious, self-confident children ready to enter grade school. We will also concentrate on the following:
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Further development of fine motor skills
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Knowing primary and secondary colors
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Recognize letters and some letter sounds
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Writing first name and recognizing other high frequency words
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Mastering simple math concepts and manipulations
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Writing numbers 1-10
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Participating in the whole language experience
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Following complex instructions, sitting and listening
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Working on their own for a limited time as preparation for school
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Developing an awareness of the world around them through science
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Having good health habits and manners
Transitional Kindergarten Class
Coming in 2019!