4 Year Old Program

The four year old program at James House runs Tuesday- Friday from 11:10pm- 3:00pm

A Day in Our Classroom

11:10 am Arrival At School

Preschool students begin their day outside, weather permitting. Playing outside allows the children to engage in large motor activities, as well as age-appropriate physical challenges that allow the teachers to evaluate the progress of the children’s growing abilities. Climbing, jumping, running, or swinging all contributes to strengthening your child’s coordination and balance. Along with the physical benefits of outside play, the children also have the opportunity to engage in social interactions with peers.

11:30 am Transition Inside/Sign In

Preschool Students, with the support of the adults, engage in an arrival to school routine. Each student has their own cubby to hang their belongings and find their photo to sign in.

11:40 am Meeting Time

Meeting time is a time for us to all come together as a class to begin our day and participate in large group learning activities. We will talk about the weather and calendar. Each week a theme based book and song will be introduced to the children, allowing us to make important connections between literature, life, and learning. We will also review the day’s schedule to allow the students to prepare for the routine transitions that take place.

12:00 pm Small Group

After our meeting time, children will participate in a small group activity. These activities will allow your child to expand and develop their motor skills, cognition, social interaction, language skills, self-help and problem solving skills to ready them for Kindergarten. It also allows for the teachers to learn more about your child, their development, and their strengths and areas in need of further development.

12:30 pm Free Play

The students are given time to explore the classroom environment. This time allows them to play independently or have social interactions with their classmates.

1:00 pm Clean Up/Wash Hands

1:15 pm Lunch

James House Preschool Students can pack a lunch or participate in the lunch program. Speak with your preschool teacher for more details.

1:45 pm Activity/Centers

Preschool students participate in developmentally appropriate preschool activities related to fine motor, science, literacy and math.

2:15 Closing Meeting

Closing meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on the activities and learning for the day. At the close of meeting time, with adult support, preschool students go to their cubbies and pack up for the day.

2:30 pm- Outside Time

3:00 pm Dismissal

Parents pick up their children on the playground or at the main entrance during inclement weather conditions. Pick up time allows you to touch base with the classroom teacher if you have any questions or information to share.