Preschool
is hands-on discovery & learning through play.
Preschool
This is a time of curiosity. What is this? What can I say? Gross and fine motor skills improve, language explodes, and cognitive skills multiply. The Preschool classroom provides a stimulating, exploratory environment where teachers nurture imaginative play, a growing vocabulary, and emotional literacy through group activities, hands-on learning, and extended playtime.
Children must be 3 years old by October 1 of the school year.
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The morning begins with Drop-offs & Good Mornings. Everyone settles in with Free Playtime and Morning Snack at 8:30 AM.
After Snack, it’s time for Circle Time and Morning Jobs, followed by an hour of free choice.
At 11:00 AM, it’s time to clean up and go outside to play, practice gross motor skills, and explore the gardens.
11:30 is Lunch, followed by Nap or Quiet Time.
Then it’s back outdoors until afternoon Snack at 2:30 PM.
The day ends with Pick-ups, See Ya Laters & Free Play
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The Preschool Indoor Classroom includes interest areas, such as dramatic play, music, discovery, blocks, art, and more. Plus there is a library filled with books and a cozy corner to rest and feel calm. A visual schedule helps young children learn routines.
Preschoolers visit the Outdoor Classroom where we practice Circle Time sitting on logs and have a tree for shade on sunny days.
The expansive Outdoor Area includes playground equipment, a sandbox, balls, toys, and outdoor learning interest centers. Children can run and play or sit under the big trees to relax and read a book or draw. And going outside, almost always means a chance to explore the gardens.
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outdoor play
garden exploration
sensory experiences
art
science
storytime
early math & literacy skills
music & movement
gross and fine motor activities
small and whole group activities
extended free playtime
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