General Curriculum
We believe school should be diverse in academics and creativity. To achieve this we incorporate music, games, crafts, kids yoga and activities that promote learning. This is done in a loving, nurturing, safe environment. We will introduce basic social skills by emphasizing sharing, patience, and self-regulation.
2.5/y3 year old class
Time to meet new friends! This class provides an opportunity to socialize and develop language skills while being involved in art activities, gym, music and academic development. Children will create their own starter books and expand on fine and gross motor skills in a safe creative environment. Staff will encourage speech and reading. Number knowledge will be introduced.
Three/Four-year class
The program will focus on developing small and large motor skills, which are critical for the next stages in learning. Emphasis is on developing social skills, a longer attention span and following directions. By introducing early math, language arts and science in an age-appropriate way, we create a fun, positive educational experience.
Expanded emphasis is placed on the child being an active part in a learning environment. Children will be encouraged to explore new ideas such as sign language, vocabulary, and math concepts through music, games and peer interaction. Each child will be shown how to make the transition from one activity to another in a group situation. Listening to directions and following through with performing an activity will be done on a daily basis. Socialization skills continue to be a part of the program during play and physical education class. Children in this program will be introduced to skills that will help them progress further in school.
4+ class
Designed to meet the needs of children who are academically ready to prep for more knowledge with creativity, critical thinking, and challenging fun. Our children are given time to further develop emotionally, socially, physically, and cognitively. Attention span and listening skills are continuously developed on a daily basis.
The development of reading skills is done through a beginning reading program using fun sight words and happy phonics as a base to produce young readers with both emergent and early characteristics of reading. More advanced skills are presented in a upbeat and exciting hands on math program while continuing to always reinforce the basic skills. Music, social studies, science, and geography are infused into the program to further develop integrated learning. Science is must learned skill. Kids will get messy exploring numerous experiment! Fine and gross motor skills play an important role in our curriculum. Conversational dialogue, songs, and vocabulary are also introduced.
Lessons are done in fun and creative ways. This program provides a healthy foundation which prepares children to be more successful. *Children will be able bring a simple lunch and socialize with other students.