Preschool

(2-5 years)

The Junior Kindergarten works to reinforce and build upon early concepts of color, shape and symbol. Children will begin to write and recognize individual letters. Our teachers explore concepts and interests that the children express as curriculum is planned and executed. Together teachers and children will learn through scheduled activities, exploration and free play.

Our Typical Daily Schedules for
Preschool

6:30–8:00 Early Arrival Program/ Greetings/ Parent Communication

8:00–9:00 Breakfast Time/ Manners Matter, Potty Time

9:15-9:30 Circle Time: Attendance, Weather, Calendar, Sign Language, Daily Preview of Activities

9:30-10:00 Outside Time, Gross Motor Skills: Coordination, Balance, Tossing Balls, Etc.; Child-Initiated Activities

10:00-10:45 Free Choice Centers: Art, Sensory, Language, Math, Fine Motor Skills, Computers, Science, Child-Initiated Activities, Potty

10:45-11:00 Books, Fun with Phonics and Journals: In Small Groups of 4-5 Students, Teacher-Initiated Activities

11:00–11:30 Rhythmic Movement, Singing, Listening, Dancing, Social Interaction

11:30-12:30 Lunch Time/ Potty / Child Initiated Activities

12:30-2:30 Rest Time/Quiet Activities

2:30-2:45 Wake Up/Potty/Hand Washing

2:45-3:30 Snack Time/ Child Initiated Activities

3:30-4:00 Playground Time: Gross Motor Skills: Coordination, Balance, Tossing Balls, Etc.; Child-Initiated Activities

4:00-4:30 Exploration Time of the class/Child initiated activities/ Potty

4:30-4:45 Circle Time: Review of the Day’s Activities

4:45-5:30 Free-Choice Centers: Gross Motor Skills, Snack, Parent Pick-Up