Pre-K Program
(Children are ages four to five years old.)
Our Pre-Kindergarten program includes hands-on projects and active play. Academically, we emphasize literacy and math as well as dedicating blocks of time to skill mastery. We spark our students’ interests by tailoring the curriculum and giving children leadership opportunities to explore, investigate, hypothesize, create, and discover. This gives them ownership of their learning as well as critical practice in problem-solving, communicating, and collaborating. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are all areas of focus in building literacy skills. Using Zoo-phonics, children learn to make meaningful connections between reading and writing.
Our students learn to respect one another. They gain confidence and learn to participate in classroom activities. They become part of a community—an active, helpful part. They are encouraged to think independently while working cooperatively. They have opportunities to pursue their own interests while learning the value of teamwork. Before they head to a kindergarten classroom, they are prepared for the academic and social adventures ahead.
Pre-K: Full-Day Schedule
7:00–9:00
Arrival, Handwashing, Outside Play, Language and Writing Centers, Library, Math, Science, Sensory, Puzzles and Small Manipulatives
9:00–9:30
Toileting, Handwashing, Breakfast
9:30–10:00
Free Play, Art, Curriculum, Cooking, Science
10:00–11:00
Outside Play
11:00–11:15
Toileting, Handwashing
11:15–11:45
Circle Time
11:45–12:30
Handwashing, Lunchtime, Cleanup
12:30–1:00
Free Play, Outside Play, Curriculum, Cleanup
1:00–1:15
Toileting, Handwashing, Quiet Time
1:15–3:15
Nap Time
3:15–3:30
Toileting, Handwashing, Snack Time
3:30–4:30
Outside Play
4:30–6:00
Handwashing, Free Play, Circle Time
Toileting is done individually based on the needs of the children.