Days & Times
Preschool will be held three days a week September through May. Preschool will run on the Indian Prairie School District 204 school calendar.
Monday: 9:15 - 10:45 am
Tuesday: 9:15 - 10:45 am
Thursdays: 9:15 - 10:45 am
Themes
Each week at our preschool is built around a fun, engaging theme that encourages children to learn together through play, exploration, and shared experiences. Themes help make learning meaningful, exciting, and developmentally appropriate for young learners.
Learning Rotations
During the first two days of each theme, preschoolers take part in engaging learning rotations designed to support growth across all developmental areas. Children rotate through eight core learning stations, spending approximately 12 minutes at each one.
The rotation areas include:
Math
Art
Story Time
Science
Social Studies
Alphabet & Early Literacy
Preschool Physical Education
Media Table
These short, hands-on lessons keep children actively involved while building early academic skills, creativity, and social development in a fun and supportive environment.
Learning Centers
On the third day of each theme, Preschoolers are given the opportunity to choose which centers they would like to visit during two 24-minute center time periods. During each center time, five different centers are available. Some children choose to stay and explore one center in depth, while others enjoy visiting several centers—allowing each child to learn in a way that best fits their interests and pace.
Writing Center
Math & Shapes Center
Sensory Center
Gross Motor Center
Fine Motor Center
Woodworking Center
Blocks & Construction Center
Free Art Center
Dramatic Play Center
Science Center