Our Classes
Terrific Twos Class (Caregiver and Me)
Thursdays 9:30-10:45AM OR Fridays 9:30-10:45AM (times and days will depend on interest)
Welcome to the Terrific Twos! The Terrific Twos is a one (1 1/4) hour and fifteen minute class for 2 year-olds and a parent, grandparent or caregiver. There are many developmental benefits that your child will receive over the course of the year particularly age appropriate topics such as: numbers, seasons, colors and shapes. Activities for fine/gross motor skills, group play and learning to share are also provided. Another benefit is that the class allows caregivers to bond with their child on another level. It also provides an opportunity to make connections with other caregivers and to feel part of a community.
Each month will have a different theme. All of our projects, songs, stories, and fingerplays will be centered around that theme. We will also have a color day on the first class of each month. I encourage you and your child to wear that color to school that day.
Our daily routine will include centers, circle time, a story, art, snack, large motor activities.
Your child will love coming to our Terrific Twos Class. We will have so much fun learning and exploring. We love to get messy, so don't dress in your Sunday best! Paint, glue, and sometimes even mud will be used in our classroom. We will use bean bags, parachutes, and scarves for large motor activities. The children will get to explore their senses with different materials in the sensory table.
Terrific Twos is a great start to a child's preschool experience! Each class will consist of one Lead Teacher and a max of 7 students/caregivers.
Daily class schedule:
Arrival- Name recognition, Table Activities (puzzles, building blocks, play doh etc)
Circle Time- Welcome songs, Calendar, Weather, Show-n-tell, weekly themed activities
Craft- Teacher guided themed craft/activity
Snack/story
Free Play- different centers for activities to promote socialization and sharing
Playground (weather permitting) or group movement activity
Closing song
Three Year-Old Program
Our class is designed to provide learning activities that will help the children recognize and learn colors, numbers, letters, seasons, the calendar and many other concepts and social skills. We work with them in learning how to use scissors, recognize their name, getting along and sharing with others. We also focus on their sitting quietly during circle time and listening to the teacher. The children become familiar with preschool daily structure and transitions which promotes growth and confidence to advance to Pre-K. Each class will consist of a lead teacher, an assistant teacher and a max of 10 students (morning classes) 8 students (afternoon class).
Three Year-Old Class Schedules:
2 Day Class- Tuesday and Thursday - 9:15 am to 11:45 am (Morning Class)
2 Day Class- Tuesday and Thursday - 11:15am to 1:45pm (Afternoon Class)
3 Day Class- Monday, Wednesday and Friday- 9:15 am to 11:45 pm
Daily Schedule:
Arrival- Put belongings away, and table activities (blocks, play dough, coloring and puzzles etc.)
Circle Time- Hello Song, Weather Bear, Calendar, Pledge of Allegiance, Show-n-Tell / Share, Learning Activity (focus on names, letters, shapes, and numbers), Library
Centers- One on one teacher guided activity/craft, individual learning activities such as: puzzles, letter and shape games, drawing, cutting, tracing, and gluing
Free play with friends and classroom toys (promotes socialization)
Clean up toys used during play time (learning to clean up and transitions)
Bathroom Break / Wash Hands
Snack Prayer and Snack (PM CLASS- Option to be bring in cold packed lunch)
End of day activity (will vary based on day); music/dancing, action rhymes/songs, story, indoor play activity such as basketball, bowling, musical chairs, etc. If weather allows the class will play outside on the playground.
Dismissal
Pre-Kindergarten 2-Day & 3-Day Programs
Preschool provides a strong foundation for elementary education. It is important for all the children to socialize with others. Starting their education with Preschool allows them the opportunity to socialize and become familiar with a school routine in a small class setting.
In our classroom, we prepare our students for learning to read, write, and do mathematics. We accomplish this through a variety of activities, including singing songs, reading stories, using learning centers, and playing games. We also love to get creative with arts and crafts and even Science experiments. To end our busy (but fun) day is outdoor or indoor playtime activities which promote their gross motor skills.
A Pre-K experience is highly recommended before children go off to kindergarten. It provides a longer day for them in preparation for their full days in kindergarten, every day. Our goal is for children to love learning and to love coming to school each day as well as, prepare them well for the next step of their educational journey! Each class will consist of a lead teacher, an assistant teacher and a max of 12 students.
Pre Kindergarten: 2-Day & 3-Day Class Schedules
2-Day Class: Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
3-Day Class: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Daily Schedule:
Arrival- Put away belongings and Attendance Activity
Circle Time- Welcome Song, Pledge of Allegiance, Calendar, Letter Games, Music and Movement
Story Time
Depending on the day of the week Library or Show and Tell
Independent Work (Typically a worksheet, practicing Letter/Number/Shape recognition, patterns, find the difference, etc.
Puzzles while everyone finishes their independent work
Bathroom/Snack Break
Centers (Learning Games, Crafts- One on One Time w/ Teacher, building, dramatic play sensory)
Clean Up
Prepare for dismissal
Gross Motor
Dismissal- Gather up belongings, Practice zipping/buttoning jackets, and wearing a backpack.
Pre Kindergarten 5-Day Program
In Pre-kindergarten we strive to develop strong socialization skills, independence in self-care, gross and fine motor skills, letter and number recognition, participation in STEM activities, and a love of learning. We use fun, developmentally appropriate activities that meet the Pennsylvania Pre-kindergarten Standards. The 5-day school schedule is key for consistency and growth.
In addition to our regular morning Pre-k class, we also offer an extended (full day) option. This extended period gives your child the opportunity to be better prepared for full-day kindergarten next year. It included free play with students from multiple classrooms: planned STEM, art/crafts, sensory activities, and more gross motor play. Teachers host the extended time in their classrooms on different day rotations. This gives the children the opportunity to explore different classroom environments and interact with other teachers and students. Each child brings their own packed lunch to school. Having lunch at school promotes independence and time management to help make kindergarten longer day transition easier. This class will consist of a lead teacher, an assistant teacher and a max of 12 students.
Pre Kindergarten: Five Day Class Schedules
Monday through Friday - 9:15am to 12:15pm
Extended FULL DAY- Monday through Friday 9:15am to 2:15 pm
Daily Schedule:
Arrival- Put away belongings and Attendance Activity
Morning Meeting: Opening song, Pledge of Allegiance, Bible verse, Calendar, Weather, Unit themed lesson and story, star of the week
Learning Centers: Play centers, One-on-One center, Small Groups, Table Activities and Fine Motor writing
Gross Motor: Playground, Social Hall (indoor large play), classroom movement & Group activities
Clean Up and Bathroom Break
Snack & Independent Book Time
Circle Time: Letters (sign language & letter sounds) Counting and Numbers, Music and Group Lessons
Dismissal to Pick- up or Stay for Extended day