Welcome to our classrooms
2’s (Fabulous Frogs)
We provide opportunities for our 2’s to freely explore their environment through art, music, outdoor exploration, and our hands-on 'Tinkerlab' science area. Learning should be fun! We understand that children mature and develop at different rates, so being potty trained is NOT required.
Below is a snapshot of what concepts are focused on in our Fabulous Frogs Room.
Self Advocacy
Using language & physical communication to get needs met.
Social Norms
Learning how to function within a group. Primarily through Circle Time, Lunch, Chapel, and more.
Self Awareness
Who we are and how we fit within a classroom of fellow students.
Self Regulation
Practicing impulse control, developing the concept of patience and turn-taking, stopping one's body when asked.
3’s (Terrific Turtles)
We get it, parenting and 3's is tough! We work together with parents and families, reinforcing kind and developmentally-appropriate methods. We believe students at this age need more one-on-one attention for optimal learning. This is why we maintain a minimum of 2 teachers at all times with no more than 15 students in a classroom.
Below is a snapshot of what concepts are focused on in our Terrific Turtles Room.
Science Concepts
• Observation
• Predictions
• Science vocabulary
• Hands-on science experiments.
Language Development
• Dramatic play,
• Book of the Day
• Writing in sand or on boards
Math Concepts
• Counting
• Sorting
• Comparisons
Social and Emotional Development
• Learning to share and take turns
• Develop self help skills
• Cooperation
• Safety
• Manners
4’s/TK (Leaping Lizards)
The 4's and Transitional Kindergarten class will be a year of discovery through art, science, cooking, and so much more! This year is full of hands-on fun and helping children to become independent learners. We believe students at this age need more one on one attention for optimal learning. This is why we maintain a minimum of 2 teachers at all times with no more than 15 students in a classroom.
Below is a snapshot of what concepts are focused on in our Leaping Lizards Room.
Social and Emotional Development
• Sitting through stories and/games during circle time
• Raising hands for questions, not interrupting when others are speaking.
• Giving them the tools and words to navigate solving conflicts with other children and to express a want/need. “May I please play with that when you’re done?”
• Showing good manners — “Please.” “Thank you.” “Excuse me.” When children learn that their words have power, they are able to take ownership of their actions and words.
Independence through Multi-Step Directions
i.e. “Get your lunch box, put it on the table, line up with your water bottle”, taking care of their belongings and selves without much teacher intervention.
Small Motor Skills
We spend a lot of time strengthening those hand muscles with playdough, kinetic sand, hole punchers, etc. to set them up for success when it comes to holding a pencil, using scissors, glue and other tools throughout the classroom.
Basic Skills
• Name recognition, First and Last
• Numbers 1 – 25
• Letter recognition (Not just in ABC order)
• Walking in a line
• Waiting for a turn and patience.
Kindergarten (Courageous Chameleons)
Not sure if your child is ready for Kindergarten OR are you looking for a better solution to public school for one more year? Our teachers understand early childhood education and our approach to learning brings a balance between creative play and exploration and formal education. As they journal starting with pictures and progress to labeling those pictures with words and math games leading to simple math we want to continue to allow children to learn how they learn best by teaching WITH them not AT them!
Below is a snapshot of what concepts are focused on in our Courageous Chameleons Room.
Math Concepts
• Counting 1-100 by using different manipulatives
• subtraction and addition
• measurement
Writing skills
• Printing first and last name
• Writing letters and numbers with spaces between words
• Journal writing.
Language Development
• Make a sound phonics activities
• Word families
• Vowels
Life Skills
• Motor skills
• Problem solving
• Basic hygiene
• Tying shoes