| Pre-Kindergarten Level II Program - Age Five to Six Years The Bear Room |
| Our Pre-K Level II program reflects a developmental approach to teaching and learning. Children are often divided into groups according to age and skill level, so that a teacher may provide activities that are most appropriate for each group. Academic skills are taught in ways that are fun for the children, and information is provided in a context that is interesting to them. The academic objectives of the Pre-K Level II program include the knowledge of personal information (last name, age, address, birth date, etc.), recognition of upper and lower case letters, understanding of phonics (complex sounds and blends), recognition of higher numerals and an understanding of numerical concepts, and a focus on early reading & writing skills. Our goal is to expose the child to all of these skills and to a variety of learning environments. Our children leave the Pre-K Level II program well prepared for kindergarten and elementary school. In addition to language and math, the curriculum includes science, social studies, spanish, art, cooking and music. The children are introduced to these topics through monthly and weekly "themes" in which a variety of knowledge is explored. They will learn about the subject through "project approach". Field trips are incorporated into the monthly themes studied so that "hands on " activities enrich learning. In addition, our Pre-K Level II group takes daily swim lessons for two weeks during our Summer Session. Social skills and healthy emotional development are a big part of the Pre-K Level II program. We teach the importance of privacy, individuality, and respect for one another. Our goal is to try to facilitate a healthy self-concept for each child by ensuring that they have many experiences that are successful. A high level of self-esteem is perhaps the most important first step in education. The Pre-K Level II program selected may be either part-time or full-time. A morning schedule 9-12:30p.m. is one option, and we also offer a 9-3p.m. schedule. Our Pre-K Level II program has a 1:8 teacher to child ratio with a maximum enrollment of twenty-four children. Extra-curricular enrichment classes are available in Gymnastics, Spanish, Music, or Dance four afternoons a week. Teachers prepare "hot lunch" once a week as a fund raiser to help purchase special classroom materials outside of their regular budget. |
| Classroom Schedule 7:00 - 8:30 Play Choices: Games, Manipulatives, Coloring, Computer, Table Toys 8:30 - 9:00 Outdoor Play/Active Indoor Play Circle Time: Discuss the Day and Date,the Weather, Letter & Number Recognition, Shape or Color of the Week, the Weekly Theme, Sharing, Dancing and Movement 9:45 - 10:00 Snack Time 10:00 - 10:30 Group Time: Separate into Small ups and Learn Letters, Numbers, Shapes & Colors, Practice Fine Motor Skills such as Cutting, Small manipulatives, writing or stenciling. (Work on gaining Focus) 10:30 - 11:00 Outdoor Play - Big Yard 11:00 - 11:45 Project Time: We are involved in Art, Science, Cooking Activities, Table Time working with educational toys, puzzles, or busy in Creative Play. (Work on broadening Attention Span) 11:45 - 12:00 Story Time 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch Time 12:30 - 1:00 Outdoor Play - Big Yard 1:00 - 1:30 Story Time 1:30 - 3:00 Nap or Quiet Time 3:00 - 3:30 Indoor Play - Free Choice 3:30 - 4:00 Outdoor Play - Big Yard 4:00 - 4:30 Snack Time 4:30 - 5:00 Circle Time 4:45 - 5:00 Indoor Play - Free Choice |
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