4 Year Old Pre-K

Our four-year-old curriculum continues the play-based philosophy of learning. It builds on the three-year-old program's foundational concepts and skills, while preparing children to spread their wings and continue on to kindergarten.  The children enjoy broader social relationships and discover the enjoyment of friendships.  The four-year-old program expands on emotional awareness, self-expression  and social development.  Through structured child-centered play, routines and group dynamics, children will gain an increased independence while advancing their listening skills, directional development and self-regulation.

Academically, the fours program will develop math concepts, representation, number sense, sequencing, and exploring and recognizing patterns.  The children will strengthen and develop their early literacy skills, alphabet recognition, phonetic development, print awareness and word association.  Early literacy exploration offers great opportunities to expand language development and build vocabulary.  Children engage in various art activities and discover throughout science exploration and play.  Most importantly, we foster self-confidence, creativity, and a positive attitude towards school that will carry our four-year olds beyond our doors.  

THEMES EXPLORED THROUGH ART, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, MUSIC & MOVEMENT, BOOKS

Rainforests, Dinosaurs, Butterflies, Oceans and Sea Creatures, the Solar System, the Arctic, Family, Apples, Harvest, Trees and Leaves, Weather, Family, Feelings + Emotions, Holidays, Seasons, Nursery Rhymes.

FIELD TRIPS

BB & GG's Farm, Post Office, Sweetbriar Nature Center, Benner’s Farm, Patio Pizza, End of Year Celebration.

OUR TYPICAL DAY - May Vary depending on Lead Teacher

1. Free Choice – Allows children the opportunity to make choices regarding their day.  Choices may include play doh, puzzles, books, table top toys, painting, water & sand table, dress-up, dramatic play

2. Center time - The children review the calendar to learn months, days and holidays.  Helper assignments for the day encourage responsibility.

3. Daily art project – Process based art projects offer a variety of materials and foster individual creativity.

4. Clean-up time – Singing and cleaning together gives children a sense of responsibility and cooperation

5. Story time – Children come together to enjoy a story and share in conversation

6. Snack – A healthy snack brought in by the participating parent or prepared in class.  Birthday cakes are made by the children to celebrate each classmate’s birthday.

7. Outdoor Play at Playground or Indoor Gross Motor Activities– Gives children the opportunity to use and improve large motor skills.  Allows for a more active play

8. Music & Movement – Singing and moving to favorites as we interact with our classmates