Our preschooler programs are geared for children ages 33 months to Kindergarten. Your preschooler will discover something new each day with the guidance of our experienced teachers.
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Curriculum
Active learning is central to our preschooler curriculum. As your preschooler continues to explore the world and to learn how to communicate his/her thoughts, our programs focus on:
* Language and literacy - We introduce children's literature to promote a love of reading.
* Math and science - We teach numbers, sorting, grouping, matching and counting.
* Creativity and imagination - We encourage children to express themselves through many music and art activities.
* Socialization - We emphasize belonging, friendship, cooperation and compassion through "Friendship Time" and other activities.
* Physical development - We help develop large-motor skills (running, jumping and coordination) and fine-motor skills (writing, drawing and cutting).
* Faith development - We incorporate Chapel times and Christian themes into our daily activities.
Schedule
Your preschooler's day at Calvary Hourly Childcare entails:
9 to 10 a.m. - Free-choice time (toddlers and preschoolers together)
Encourages children to work independently or in small groups, and use dramatic play
table toys, blocks, puzzles language arts and Playdough.
10 to 10:20 a.m. -Opening & story time
Gathers children together to share news and listen to stories. Includes "Hello Song",
"Calendar and Weather", "Worship Center" and thematic introductions.
10:20 to 10:30 a.m. - Snack & prayer
Encourages children to demonstrate good manners and to clean up after themselves.
Snacks and milk are provided.
10:30 to 11:15 a.m. -Art
Helps children explore different art mediums, creativity and freedom of expression.
11:15 to 11:20 a.m. - Set-up/transition
11:20 to 11:30 a.m. - Music & movement
Encourages expression through the singing of songs, finger plays, and body movement
and rhythm activities.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Lunch
Develops your preschooler's social skills (i.e., being a polite listener, practicing good
manners, cleaning up) as he/she eats with friends. Bring a bag lunch from home; milk is
provided.
12:15 to 12:45 p.m. - Free-choice time
Encourages children to make their own choices in play, one offering being "Imagination
Station"where they can journal in their notebooks.
12:45 to 1:05 p.m. -Friendship time
Develops your preschooler's social skills and emphasizes belonging, friendship,cooperation
and compassion.
1:05 to 2 p.m. - Active play time
Features time at our outdoor playgrounds or indoor playrooms when the weather is cold.
Climbers, scooters, balls and other large-muscle activities are available.
2 to 2:10 p.m. -Set-up/transition
2:10 to 2:20 p.m. -Snack & prayer
Develops your preschooler's good health habits, independence in personal care, manners
and language skills. Snacks and milk are provided.
2:20 to 3 p.m. - Quiet play
Offers time to explore the library or tabletop activities.