Aim

The aim of Preschool is to assist children in becoming independent from their parents and to learn to trust other adults.  They will be able to learn social skills through play with their peers.  They will have an introduction to school routines.  The goals for our preschool children are divided into the following areas: 

    

 Social Development

    

     To initiate activities and interact with peers
     To respect the rights and feelings of others

     To learn to share and cooperate with others

     To show empathy and caring for others

     To take part in conversations with other children and adults

     To learn to follow directions

 

Cognitive Development

  

     To learn to solve problems independently

     To be able to classify in size, color and shape

     To speak clearly enough for adults to understand

     To make relevant contribution to ongoing activities



Academic Skills

  

   To learn to cut and paste

     To recognize numbers 1-10
     To recognize colors red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown and black

     To learn upper and lower case letters when appropriate

     To learn shapes - circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval, diamond and star

     To learn one-to-one correspondence  (This means being able to match one object to one other 
                                                                     person or objects, i.e.  4 cups for 4 children).



Physical Development

   

     Fine Motor  - to acquire a proper pencil grip

                       - to use scissors with control

    Gross Motor - to show good balance

                        - to practice hopping, climbing and jumping



Emotional Development

    

     To make activity choices without help

     To care for bathroom needs independently

     To attempt to dress oneself
     To transition from one activity to another

     To separate from parent without difficulty
     To express feelings verbally in an appropriate manner



Learning Habits

    

 To show interest in classroom activities

     To display enthusiasm about accomplishments

     To cooperate in classroom pick up time

     To participate in songs and finger plays

     To be attentive during circle and story time

     


The Preschool program offers a two or three day program for three and four year old children offered

Monday through Friday.  The morning class is held from 8:45 AM to 11:30 AM.  The afternoon class is held 

from 12:15 PM to 3:00 PM.  Most 3 year olds come to preschool twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Most 4 year olds come to preschool three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  While we do repeat some favorite activities from year to year, the curriculum changes each year as we learn from experience what helps each child learn in a manner suited to them.

    

Monthly newsletters and calendars are distributed to parents so that you can talk to your child about the activities that they do in school.  Progress reports are distributed twice a year.  Conferences are held throughout the year at the request of the parent or the teacher.  If a parent has a question or concern about their child in school, please call the school and speak to the teacher or director.  We encourage open communications at all times.