Pre-Kindergarten
The year before kindergarten
In the pre-Kindergarten program, our goal is to help every child sharpen the skills they’ve already developed and learn new skills that will be needed for entry to kindergarten. The Pre-K program helps each child become an independent learner, setting them up to be successful in the classroom.
Milestones
Learn to identify and match uppercase and lowercase letters
Introduced to mathematical concepts through addition and subtraction
Work to master concepts of writing
Be able to compose their first and last names as well as the alphabet and all numbers
Develop early reading skills such as phonics and blending letter sounds
Focus on independent conflict resolution
Your Child’s day
In our preschool program, a day consists of the following activities:
Core Learning Time
The Pre-K program focuses on teacher and child initiated learning activities that promote active learning. Areas are set up for math, science, fine motor, creative expression, sensory, dramatic play, and block building that adhere to our weekly curriculum themes. Staff encourage children to participate in each area.
Active Play
Classrooms work on large motor skills including swinging independently and pedaling while riding trikes. Children will also learn cooperative games and engage in team building activities.
Rest Time
As children age, we work with families to start shortening nap times so they may prepare children for the kindergarten experience.
Large Group Time
In the Pre-K program, children have in-depth discussions about a given topic and participate in question and answer time. They make charts to support their discussions and graphing components are introduced. Children retell stories they learn throughout the week and take what they have learned and apply it to their core learning time.
Meals & Snacks
Our staff actively engage with children during meal time. Discussions about the color, smell, texture, and taste of their food take place at this time.
Small Group Time
Classrooms work on specific concepts for each learning area in a small group.
Math: Children work on concepts of one-to-one counting, patterns, numeral identifications, and simple addition.
Science: Introduce concepts of cause and effect, gravity, force and movement all while doing fun hands-on experiments.
Writing: Children continue to master using different writing materials. They will progress through the various stages of writing which began in their younger years. They will strengthen their fine-motor skills through the use of scissors by mastering cutting on a line and various shapes.
Reading Readiness: Children work to master letter recognition, both upper and lowercase, as well as letter sound correspondence. Children will be introduced to basic sight words.