The Preschool classroom works with 3-6 years, using stories, songs, arts, science, math, reading and writing, mixed with large and gross motor skills. The teachers encourage the students to perform daily activities, such as dressing, toileting, problem-solving, and clean-up. Communication, using words and a peacemaking approach emphasizes independence and interdependence.
Preschool children are potty trained. They can manage to change their clothes, dress themselves and feed themselves. Children are still encouraged to be emerged in “play-based” activities, which incorporate the above subjects, without use of testing and rigorous formats. While this might not seem to be “academic” in nature, using the Emergent Play-Based approach, children gain the basic foundational skills needed to attend school. For example, after completing an art project, children label their project with their name, allowing them to learn their letters. Children are encouraged to help each other and share tasks that will be expected at a Kindergarten level.
Preschool Wish List for 2010-2011 School Year
- Glitter
- Construction Paper - All Colors
- Colored PomPom's
- Q-Tips
- Cottonballs
- STRONG Sticky Tack
- Push pins
- Staples
- Paper Bags (Lunch or Grocery)
- Tissue Paper -All Colors
- Pipe Cleaners
- Stickers
- Sponges - various sizes and shapes
- Glue Sticks
- Bubbles
- Velcro
- Paint Rollers (small)
- Stamps/Ink Pads - All Colors
- Bean Bags
- Fitness Dice (ssww.com)
- Feathers
- Masking Tape
- Straws
- String - Assorted Colors and Thickness
- Paint - Watercolor
- Playdough
- Puzzles and Age Appropriate Games
- 3-5 year books - all nationalities and diversity
- Cookie, Brownie, Cake Mixes - with frosting tubes
- Gift Cards to Target, Walmart, Lowes, Meijers, etc.
- Natural items
- Art supplies
- Age Appropriate tools (hammers, screw drivers)
- Large Cardboard Boxes - such as from a Washer or Dryer or Couch
- Age- Appropriate Science and Math Games or Objects
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