Our Program
A Typical Preschool Day Includes these Activities:
Free Choice Time: Creative arts, painting, construction, cooking, imaginary play, manipulative activities, a sand/water table, craft and play dough are available. Children play independently, in small groups or one-on-one with a teacher or parent. Clean up time encourages children to practice responsibility and cooperation.
Circle Time/Small Group Activities: Greetings and good-byes, songs, story telling and dancing offer opportunities for self- expression in a group setting. Cooperative games and dramatic play build social skills, cooperation, and creativity.
Snack Time: Age-appropriate manners can be practiced while children enjoy their snack and conversation. Read about what snacks you can bring on your designated Snack Parent Helper day.
Outdoor Play: Children explore their large motor skills in a wonderful outdoor play area that includes a variety of playground equipment, playhouses, sandbox, big toys, bikes, garden boxes and woodlands. Activities include outdoor games, dramatic play and exploration.
Special Events: Opportunities for sharing experiences might include a buddy program with McLane Elementary school students, field trips to a farm, fire station, bakery or pizza parlor, nature walks, roller-skating and picnics, or visits from a doctor, firefighter or other guests with special skills.
Parent Helpers
Parents are active members of the classroom each preschool day. The preschool serves as a laboratory where parents can observe children’s growth, development and behavior, improve communication skills, practice leading children’s activities, gain greater appreciation of children’s creativity, and work with other adults.
You will select your schedule to parent help an average of once every two weeks. Your class leader or scheduler stays in contact with all parents in your class to assure that there are enough parent helpers throughout the month.
Parent Helper Duties May Include
Arrive 15 minutes before children begin class.
Help prepare areas of the preschool for the children.
You may bring only children enrolled in the class on your parent helping day.
Enjoy the other adults present, but limit adult talk.
Focus attention on children.
Relax and enjoy yourself.
Spend time observing and playing with your own child on your parent helping day.
Supervise children for safety at all times.
Stay until cleanup of the classroom is complete.