Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten classroom, our primary focus is to prepare our young learners for the challenges that lie ahead in kindergarten and beyond. We place a strong emphasis on developing essential skills such as following directions, age-appropriate socialization, and problem-solving abilities.

Our approach to learning is theme-based, which provides a comprehensive framework for integrating various subjects. Through this approach, we seamlessly incorporate math, science, reading, writing, and social studies into our curriculum. The children actively engage in activities that promote number recognition, counting, patterning, addition, subtraction, deductive reasoning, and other fundamental math concepts.

In addition to mathematics, we also dedicate time to practicing writing skills, phonics, word recognition, and proper pencil grip. Our young learners are encouraged to read and write simple sentences, fostering language development and early literacy.

Our Pre-Kindergarten classroom is a dynamic and stimulating environment where curiosity and exploration are nurtured. With dedicated teachers guiding them, our students gain the confidence and competence they need to embark on their educational journey with enthusiasm and readiness for the world ahead.

Pre-Kindergarten Schedule

Time Activity
7:00 AM – 8:45 AM Arrival, Handwashing, Breakfast & Free Play
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM Clean Up Time
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Hand Washing & Snack Time / Quiet Reading
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Morning Meeting – We will enjoy a morning meeting where we will practice breathing techniques, sing “Start the Day” song and read the interactive morning message while practicing phonics. As a group we will discuss the weather, calendar and the days of the week/ months of the year. We will sing songs in English, Spanish and ALS ( American Sign Language).
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM Morning Tasks (Independent Work)

  • Theme related tasks specific to an academic area such as pre-reading skills, language arts, sequencing, fine motor skills, 2 and 3 step directions, etc.

Literacy

  • We will practice out writing skills and focus on forming both upper- case and lower-case letters and words correctly, as we utilize the “Handwriting Without Tears” methodology.
  • Large group lessons focusing on phonics with individual letters and blends, as well as practicing sight words and working on decoding.
  • We will write about a variety of topics while stretching our power of process thinking to individualize our work.

Additional Activities

  • Science- Discussions and experiments
  • Art- Exploration and creation
  • Drama- Children express themselves through creative play
  • Board Games- Learning to play cooperatively together and play fairly
  • Puzzles- Using critical thinking and problem solving skills

 
10:50 AM – 11:35 AM Outside Play
11:35 AM – 2:00 PM Lunch & Rest Time
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Handwashing & Snack Time
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Math – We will learn about a variety of math topics ranging from the recognition and counting to addition and subtraction, as well as an introduction to geometric shapes, boards and cubes as we work in both groups and on an individual basis.
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM Afternoon Lesson – See Weekly Curriculum For Details
3:20 PM – 4:00 PM Outside Play
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Story Time
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Play Centers
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM Books on CD/ Teacher Directed Activities
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM  Free Play/ Pick Up