LITERACY
  Our reading program uses a combination of phonics and whole language with a strong emphasis on phonemic awareness. Listening and comprehension activities, rhyming, syllables and language experience stories add to giving children the sense that words have meaning and literature is fun. As children master their letters and sounds, they begin to combine them to form words and simple sentences. They continue to expand their understanding as they become beginning-level readers and continue to progress, moving from simple to complex. Literacy songs, phonics games and hands-on learning centers increase each child’s attention-span and independent learning skills.

WRITING
Writing activities begin with using proper pencil grip and tracing from left to right and top to bottom. Students’ progress to writing letters, numbers, words and short sentences in their own individual notebook which can be used to observe progress over time. 
 
MATH
We focus on helping our students develop a love of math by using real world applications and manipulatives. Group and individual centers provide opportunities to problem solve and work together as a team. Children will learn about patterns, graphs, number recognition, counting, addition, subtraction, greater than less than, and measurement. Our hands on activities help children to have fun while learning! 

SCIENCE
We encourage children to use their senses and discover the world around them through science exploration. 

ART
Students will learn about the world around them as they express themselves through many mediums such as painting, gluing, collages and other art forms. Projects are new to them and more complex than those presented the previous year. 

CREATIVE PLAY
Play is a vital element of a preschool student’s experience. I create a safe, warm, atmosphere that is designed to maximize children’s creativity and imagination through role play. This interactive play strengthens character, self-esteem, speech and the ability to associate with peers of a similar age. Taking turns, sharing, interacting within a group, fine and gross motor development are all skills that are developed in daily play activities. 

OUTDOOR PLAY
Daily outdoor physical play is a fundamental element of early childhood education and is essential for healthy growing children. Playing in the large backyard gives children the opportunity to feel confident about what their bodies can do. Imagination is encouraged as they interact with their peers in this fun outdoor playground.