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The
daily program consists of structured and non-structured
activities which encompass math, language, social
studies, religion, science and nature, health, art,
music and physical activity.
Our
schedule includes 1 to 1¼ hours of free choice, when the
children may choose to experience art media, dramatic
play, puzzles, books, play dough, small manipulative
toys, sand/water play, blocks, climbing, matching and
sorting games or workbench tools. Different areas within
the rooms may become a hospital, shoe store, grocery,
post office, zoo or other activity to coordinate with
our weekly theme.
We
encourage verbalization and socialization in each
activity the children choose. Teachers take advantage of
teachable moments – unplanned opportunities that arise
at any time upon which the teacher can build.
As a
group we have snacks provided by families on a schedule and together time – a period of
planned activities encompassing readiness skills,
concepts related to themes, music, finger plays and
stories.

Sessions
are concluded with outdoor play on enclosed
playground equipped with climber, large sandbox,
playhouse and
tricycles.
Several field trips are
scheduled throughout the school year.
The involvement of moms and
dads is welcomed through the Parent Club. Morning
get-acquainted teas, evening open house events, guest
speakers and fund raising projects are held throughout
the year. Parents are encouraged but not required to
participate in the committees planning these events and
other school projects. Parents are kept informed about
special events, needs an concerns through a monthly
newsletter and a weekly plan. |