Art
A time to experience "the process… not the end product." A chance to be creative and manipulate various materials.
Learning Through Play
Table & Floor Toys
Small muscle manipulation and eye–hand coordination. A time to share, take turns and socialize.
Blocks
Discovery of space and area, one-to-one relationships, balance, weight relations, large and small muscle work, and language stimulation.
Music
Fosters listening skills, creativity, self-expression, balance, and body-movement awareness. Experience and explore rhythm, beat, sounds, and movement.
Sand
Pouring, measurement, space relations, science, social interactions, and language stimulation. Relaxing and soothing.
Water
Soothing and relaxing activity providing social opportunities and language stimulation. Science, measuring, pouring, and volume.
Circle Time
A time to put things learned into practice — read stories, sing songs, watch puppets, learn to be in a group, and develop listening skills. Learn pre-math skills such as counting and the calendar, and pre-reading skills through felt stories and calendar activities.
Housekeeping
Fantasy and reality play. Role-playing and a place to explore and model our role in the world. Imagination and socialization.
Snack Time
A social time and a chance for teachers and children to share their thoughts and learn about nutrition.
Outside Play
It is our philosophy that fresh air and exercise are an important part of the program. In very bad weather we use our gym, but we like to get outside for fresh air as often as possible.