Information for PRESCHOOL Aged Students and Families
Daily schedule
* Preschool activities can differ slightly
based upon the High School Schedule*
Arrival- 8:00
Circle Time
Rotation #1
Play/Transition Time
Rotation #2
Playtime
Rotation #3
Snack
Rotation #4
Playtime
Rotation #5
Dismissal- 11:45
Development of the Whole Child
The Wheaton Child Development Lab program focuses on the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and language development of its students as well as pre-emergent writing, reading, math, science and social studies.
Themes
Themes are used to engage preschool children and keep their attention while they learn both social/emotional and academic skills.
Learning Together
High school students and pre-k students learn together as they work under the direction of the Child Development Teacher.
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Our days are structured to develop the entire child:
physically; intellectually; linguistically; emotionally; and socially.
Fine motor play
Learn and develop handwriting and drawing skills
Make decisions
Describe selected activities
Become more independent
Participate in cooperative play with same age peers
Circle Time
Promote gross motor skills through coordination and rhythm
Practice a routine
Speak and listen to classmates and teachers
Develop emotional vocabulary when identifying feelings
Encourage listening, talking, and sharing
Large Group Activities
Develop hand-eye coordination
Practice problem solving
Communicate with both peers and teachers
Encourage patience when taking turns
Cooperate with and lead the group
Small Group Activities
Improve spacial awareness
Build academic skills: pre-emergent writing; reading; math; science; social studies
Apply content specific vocabulary
Promote peer cooperation
Develop social skills
Outdoor Play
Develop gross motor skills through coordination
Encourage imaginative play
Effectively communicate needs and wants
Practice Emotional regulation
Follow safety rules and guidelines