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Preparation for Kindergarten is highly promoted at this level. Our Educational Programs are designed to support and encourage the growth and development of young children. The goals for our children are to build their self-confidence, initiative, self-control, independence, persistence and their ability to concentrate.
Our thematic Pre-k curriculum is designed to help children achieve the necessary skills to prepare for Kindergarten. The children learn through a multitude of hands on experiences, circle time, Bible story, reading and math readiness activities, science, open-ended art, large and small group activities, computer readiness and cooking. Our preschoolers are also introduced to two secondary languages, Spanish and French, during circle time and small groups.
Every morning starts with Circle Time, which includes stories, songs, Bible Story, a weekly color, shape, number and weekly theme. During small structured group time, each preschooler will participate in reading readiness, math readiness, arts/craft or science activity daily. Our children are solidly prepared for Kindergarten when they graduate from our program. The children are printing, sight-reading, able to solve simple number problems, stay on task and complete given activity.
As educators of young children, we understand that all children develop at their own pace. Learning is a process that takes time and is never complete. Our teachers evaluate the children formally twice a year and of course, daily communication is always given.
Our interest areas are arranged to encourage curiosity and support the children’s development. We provide the children with opportunities to choose from various areas during free time: Housekeeping, Library, Blocks, Science/Math, Table toys, Art and Water Table area.
Daily Lesson Plan for Seniors
- Reading Readiness
- Oral language development
- Readiness for books
- Letter recognition and Discrimination of Letter sounds
- Repeating patterns
- Ability to recognize printed names
- Develop printing skills
- Building a sight vocabulary
- The ability to discriminate rhyming words
- Re-telling stories and past experiences
- ….And the most important aspect; Reading is a source of pleasure and FUN!
Math Readiness
- BIG and small
- Few and Many
- More and Less
- Basic numbers 1-10 & 11-20
- One to one correspondence
- Telephone numbers
- Addresses
- Simple addition and subtraction
- Calendars
- Telling Time
- Money Concepts
- Introduction of geometric shapes and measuring
Art
Art is not only fun for the children, but it also enhances visual and small motor skills:
- Primary and secondary colors
- Cutting
- Pasting and Gluing
- Painting using different kinds of media
- Texture
- Weaving
- Paper Mache’
- Holiday Projects
- Seasonal Themes
- Personal Creations
Practical Living
The children are introduced to a variety of tasks often performed in everyday life:
- Setting tables
- Washing dishes
- Pouring
- Washing hands
- Toileting skills
- Buttoning
- Zipping
- Snapping and buckling
- Tying shoes
- “Stranger Danger”
- Telephone manners
- Emotions
- Safety Rules
- Community Helpers
Science
Lessons consist of a variety of simple experiments that involve observing, manipulating, investigating and predicting outcomes:
- Pets
- The seasons of the year
- Hibernation
- Plant growth
- The five senses
- Our universe and how we exist
- Night and day
Call us for more information about joining our learning center (716-681-2601), stop by one of our locations today or contact us online for more information.
