The Village Preschool Takes a Trip Around the World!
The Children
will:
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Enjoy learning songs and stories as well as cooking and eating foods from all over the world.
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Participate in hands-on activities that develop the whole child and teach them to embrace both their
local and global community.
Our Curriculum:
Our Curriculum
includes a weekly theme that focuses on a different country and encourages the children to explore and learn about the
natural world as well as the culturally diverse world in which they live. The children will have the opportunity to learn:
letters, numbers, shapes, social and emotional skills, as well as beginning science and social studies concepts.
We believe that learning takes place when children
play and are given activities that inspire creativity and activity. Some of the learning opportunities
that will be provided weekly are:
Art:
We will also provide a wide array of art materials and prepare various art projects that are developmentally appropriate
for each age group and reflect our theme.
Science/Cooking: Our science activities will include weekly cooking projects,
sand and water play, exploration and discovery of the natural world, and both long and short term projects that are thoughtfully
developed and specifically designed.
Music
& Dramatic Play: Our dramatic play area is filled with a variety of materials
that allow the children to use their imagination while creating stories and traveling wherever their minds will allow.
The children will learn new songs each week and experiment with musical instruments. They will regularly be intruduced
to the sounds and rythems of music from around the world.
Yoga: At the beginning of both morning and afternoon circle the
children will have a chance to participate in a mini yoga class designed especially for little ones. Yoga
helps children learn how to listen to and respect their bodies. They will also enjoy learning more about
animals and nature through poses such as: downward dog, cobra, and tree.
Reading: Our classroom is also equipped with a comfy reading area with
a large variety of books. The reading material utilized in class will reflect the many cultures that are found in both
our local and global community.
Small Motor Area: There is a small motor area filled with toys and games that
stimulate and strengthen the children's small motor skills. Blocks, legos, peg boards and much, much, more is available
to children throughout the day, inticing the them to learn and grow through play!
* Before and after Kindergarten programs vary according to parents' specific needs and transportation availability.
Pineridge is in walking distance and children can be escorted by a teacher.
