We promote the development of the whole child by fostering physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. We believe that a developmentally appropriate approach to learning and individual attention are the keys to a high quality early childhood education. Our goal is to prepare our children for Kindergarten and give them a love of learning that will help them be successful in their futures.
We strive to ensure each child's:
By having weekly alphabetic themes, we are able to teach the foundation for all literacy learning (aka: the alphabet) in a fun and meaningful way. Did you know that rhyming skills in kindergarten is the most predictive skill for academic success in high school! Songs and stories with rhymes will also be a strong literacy focus in our classroom.
Arrival: Settling in with friends & fine motor skills
Circle Time: Group sharing, stories, calendar and songs
Centers: Free choice of art, science, math, blocks, dramatic play and creative exploration
Clean-up Time: All children participate in putting the room in order
Music Time: Singing, instruments, and movement
Snack Time: We work on table manners and say a prayer before beginning
Story Time: Exploring books and learning about authors and illustrators
Outdoor Time: Weather permitting, we will go to the Gammelgarden park to enjoy nature