Pre-Kindergarten Program (Ages 4-5)
The Pre-Kindergartener continues this research of the world through wider and wider "languages" as forms of expression of what they know.
The pre-kindergarten program supports children as they “dive deeper” into their curiosity and further expand their focus and problem-solving skills. Through their play, children develop emergent literacy (pre-reading and pre-writing skills) as well as math and science concepts. As children prepare for ongoing schools, an increase in routines with self-care as well as cooperative play skills are fostered in the classroom.
Source: Susan Stacey, Emergent Curriculum in Early Childhood
Pre-Kindergarten Program - Skill Set & Development Focus:
- Play and work with other children
- Develop independence with routines and their self-care
- Through their play, develop emergent literacy (pre-reading and pre-writing skills) and develop math and science concepts
- “Dive deeper” into their curiosity and further develop their focus and problem-solving skills.
Class Times
Full Day: 8:30am-3:00pm
Later Gators Extended Day: 3:00-5:00pm
Sample Schedule
| 8:30am | Arrival, Free Choice Play/Guided Discovery |
| 9:15am | Whole Group Gathering |
| 9:30am | Specials Class (Motor, Library, Music, Mi Casa) |
| 10:00am | Snack |
| 10:15am | Outdoor Play |
| 11:00am | Choice Time |
| 11:30am |
Story Time |
| 11:45am |
Lunch |
| 12:20pm | Outdoor Play |
| 12:50pm | Rest (1 hour as required by OSSE*) |
| 1:50pm |
Outdoor Play |
| 2:15pm | Small Group/Closing Circle |
| 3:00pm | Outdoor Play and Dismissal |
All classes participate in weekly specials that include Music led by Levine School of Music, Library, and Motor (Self-regulation program). Every class benefits from our Mi Casa Spanish exposure program.