Preschool (3 to 4 Years Old)

15 children maximum with 2 teachers (often there is a 3rd assistant)

Children at this age will think more creatively and spend time completing tasks. Problem solving skills have really taken off at this age and despite finding a task difficult. In addition to their persistence, they are also becoming logical thinkers and can understand the differences in groups of objects. This will ensure they have a strong foundation as they begin to ready themselves for Kindergarten.

Cognition Skill

• Applies new information or vocabulary to an activity.
• Tries several methods to solve a problem before asking for assistance.
• Draws or scribbles and explains what the drawing is.
• Names some numerals.
• Increasing understanding of duration of time.
• Creates or copies all simple shapes.
• Sorts objects by one or more characteristic.
• Compares the size of various everyday objects.
• Place objects in a specific order.
• Identifies categories of objects.

Communication Skill

• Uses new vocabulary in everyday experiences.
• Responds appropriately to a request.
• Uses three to four word sentences with noun and verb.
• Beings to recall parts of a story.
• Predicts what will happen next.
• Changes intonation and tone to communicate meaning.
• Follows nonverbal directions.
• Participates and creates songs, rhymes, and games that play with sounds of language.
• Recites all letters of the alphabet.
• Uses pictures to predict a story.
• Expresses the title of a favorite book.
• Begins to write name.

Social and Emotional Development

• Shows enthusiasm about the company of other children.
• Makes and maintains a friendship with at least one other child.
• Communicates with other children to solve problems.
• Communicates with adults about recent activities.
• Approaches other children positively.
• Seeks out other children to play with.
• Follows familiar routines.
• Asks simple questions.

Preschool Class Daily Schedule

Daily Schedule may alter depending on the needs of the children

• 8:00am - 8:45 amDrop-offs, welcome children, free-play and/or structured-play, trains, story-time.
• 8:45am - 9:20amAssigned Center Time (Blocks, puzzles, kitchen area, etc.)
• 9:20am - 10:00amBreakfast, clean-up/wash-up
• 10:00am - 10:15amTransition time (Bathroom Time, Hand Washing and clean-up)
• 10:15am - 10:45amCircle Time, Music & Movement
• 10:45am -11:30amOutdoor activities (Playground) - (weather permitting) / Indoor Gross motor activities (yoga/music class)
• 11:30am -12:00pmTransition time - (Book reading / Story time)
• 12:00am -12:10pmHand washing before lunch time
• 12:10pm - 12:45pmLunch time
• 12:45pm -1:00pmBathroom use / Wash hands
• 1:00pm - 3:00pmRest-time and/or quiet-time
• 3:00pm - 3:30pmAfternoon snack, clean-up/bathroom use/wash-up
• 3:30pm - 4:00pmSpanish time (Circle time)
• 4:00pm - 4:45pmOutdoor Activities (weather permitting) / Indoor activities free-play and/or structured-play
• 4:45pm - 5:10pmPuzzles and Manipulatives
• 5:10pm - 6:00pmFree play and Pick up Time