Programs
Toddler Class
2 - 3 years
Must be 2 by August 31
One parent stays in
class with the child
Goals and Objectives for the Toddler Curriculum
To teach the children that a school setting is fun and exciting
For other parents to discuss with each other parenting options
For the child and parents to have the opportunity to observe others
To become familiar with the routines and expectations of school
To learn to be a part of a group and interact with other children their own age
Introduce a structured circle time
To learn how to follow simple directions
To enjoy the sounds of language through stories, songs, music, and rhymes
2-Day Class
3 - 4 years
Must be 3 by August 31
Goals and Objectives for the 2-Day Curriculum
To become familiar with the routines and expectations of school
To learn to be part of a group outside own family
To learn to take turns in conversation and play
To learn appropriate behaviors when playing with others
To recognize own name in print and to spell first name
To identify colors, shapes, numerals and some alphabet letters
To understand and recognize quantities to 5
To count 10 objects, one at a time
To sort and classify objects according to similarities
To attend to a story being read or to the task at hand
To increase language development
To enjoy the sounds of language through stories, songs, music, and rhymes
To develop coordinated large muscle skills
To strengthen small muscles in hands and fingers
To explore a variety of art media
To increase perception of similarities and differences
To develop self-management and self-help skills
To practice observation skills
3-Day Class
4 - 5 years
Must be 4 by August 31
Goals and Objectives for the 3-Day Curriculum
To reinforce the concepts they’ve learned previously, whether in the 2-Day Class, at home or daycare
To establish kind and respectful attitudes and appropriate behaviors
To begin recognizing first and last name in print
To write own name, numerals, alphabet letters
To learn the sound of each alphabet letter and words that begin with that sound
To recognize the sounds, patterns, and rhythms of language through literature and music
To understand and recognize quantities to 10
To count objects one at a time beyond 10
To recognize and create repeating patterns
To estimate and compare quantities and sizes
To encourage creativity, with construction toys, in storytelling and with use of art media
To learn more about ourselves and others and the world around us through Science and Social Studies units and Field Trips within the community
To promote strength and coordination through movement games and outside play
To engage in small motor activities that promote strength and coordination in hands
To promote language development with a wide variety of opportunities to verbally express themselves