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PRESCHOOLER
Ages 3 to 4 years old.
Welcome to preschool, where we get them ready for what comes next … “big kid school!”
Samantha provides a safe and exciting learning environment for your preschooler. Your child will have fun learning language, math, science, Spanish, and social skills through hands-on activities and playtime.
Boosting Brainpower and Healthy Bodies
Preschoolers engage in science experiments and early math concepts to develop critical thinking, memory, and focus. Outdoor play, indoor hopping, dancing, and learning about nutritious foods keep them active and healthy.
Making Friends and Expressing Emotions
In our playroom, children continually enhance their social skills, including making friends and expressing feelings. We guide preschoolers in discussing emotions, teach conflict resolution, and support them in forming friendships.
Reading and Writing Skills
Samantha prepares preschoolers for kindergarten by reading books, identifying rhyming words, and practicing writing. Singing songs and playing games help them recognize similar sounding words.
Artistic Expression and Pretend Play
Preschoolers build self-confidence by expressing themselves creatively through painting, drama, music, storytelling, and writing. Samantha provides the tools for them to create, encouraging exploration, with Samantha always nearby offering words of support!
SAMPLE DAILY RHYTHM SCHEDULE
Arrival and breakfast
OPEN – 9:00 A.M.
Children play quietly and eat breakfast. As they finish their meal, they can play however they choose at our playroom until most children have arrived and are finished eating.
Group time
9:00 A.M. – 9:25 A.M.
The real start to our day begins when we come together to welcome each other and talk briefly about the day's planned events. We will also do things like read a book out loud or sing a song!
Activity centers
9:25 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.
Activity centers are an important part of our classroom, and usually involve small-group activities. Your child will do things like play with blocks, experiment with creative arts, engage in dramatic play, read, do age-appropriate math or science activities, or write.
Morning snack
10:45 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
They’ll have a healthy snack like carrots and hummus or fruits and crackers.
Outdoor play
11:00 A.M. – 11:50 A.M.
It’s time to go outside! Outdoor time can also be part of our daily themed activity. Weather permitting
Lunch
11:50 A.M. – 12:30 A.M.
Time to wash our hands, help set tables, and get ready to eat lunch!
Afternoon Transition
12:30 P.M. – 12:45 P.M.
We all help clean up from lunch and get ready to rest.
Rest time
12:45 P.M. – 2:15 P.M.
Ssshh … it’s quiet time. Our children will nap, but as they wake up (or if they never quite get to sleep), they can select different quiet activities, such as looking at books or drawing.
Activity centers
2:15 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Kids come back to activity centers to play and explore on their own, and also do a theme-related activity led by Samantha.
Group time
3:00 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
Every afternoon, we gather as a group to talk about the day's events as well as any special events planned for the following day. Other activities could include a read-aloud, a song or dance.
Afternoon snack
3:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
They’ll have a nutritious snack
Free play
3:30 P.M. – 4:15 P.M.
Children have the freedom to choose activities and play. During free play, children can explore different toys, engage in imaginative activities, interact with their peers, and express themselves creatively.
Activity centers and pick-up
4:15 P.M. – CLOSE
It’s time for pick-up! After a busy day together, children are given the space and time to explore and play in the centers on their own.