Two is for Toddler Program:
The Two is for Toddler Program is specifically designed for children 24 months to 2.9 years old. The classroom is built to encourage exploration and independence. When children feel safe and secure they thrive. The Two is for Toddler Program allows opportunities for children to have a free choice among a variety of activities or to play alone or with one or several chosen peers. They will participate in a variety of creative activities, such as art, music, literature, dramatic play and science, encouraging exploration, experimentation and discovery all while having fun!!! We will provide opportunities for children to learn age appropriate self-help skills and develop independence.
2.9 – THREE YEAR OLDS:
Our objective for the three year old is to develop social relationships within play groups and to expose the child to a positive learning environment. We assist each child in mastering expressive and receptive language skills that are necessary for the development of problem solving and critical thinking. Taught throughout the year are; colors, shapes, nursery rhymes, games, songs, fairy tales, and creative learning projects. These are just a few of the fun learning experiences that we expose to the children. Memorizing poems is also a big part of this curriculum.
FOUR YEAR OLDS:
Our objective for the four-year-old is to prepare them for kindergarten. More time is spent discussing the world around us. Basic pre-reading readiness, language development, fine motor development, and number concepts are a large part of this year’s program. All of these prepare the child for the next step in his/ her development. Our learning centers provide projects where through positive reinforcement the child can express their own creativity and independence. Our main emphasis is creating an exciting and educational experience for the children through their freedom of choice. We stress the importance of being socially ready for kindergarten. Learning cannot take place unless children are comfortable with their environment and surroundings. At The Prep our philosophy is to become social before we become smart! A large part of the morning is spent in “teacher directed” time; therefore, the children learn by example and direction.
Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten is a bridge between the preschool years and kindergarten and gives young students an opportunity to learn and grow in a classroom that is designed to meet their individual academic and social needs. TK is designed for students who turn 5 years old between September and December, or for children who are academically and socially ready. Our program focuses on Language and Literacy, critical thinking, communication, Math and Science. Our program will strengthen their success in Kindergarten and beyond. And let’s not forget FUN! It’s proven that children retain more information when learning is FUN!