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    Circle/Group Meeting Time

    When engaged in Circle/Group Meeting Time, children will be provided an opportunity to work on foundational skills such as: maintaining attention, following directions, waiting/ turn taking, appropriately responding to teachers and peers while at the same time expanding language skills, academic/concepts and social skills.

     

     

     

    Learning Centers/Choice Time

    When engaged in Learning Centers and Choice Time, children will be provided an opportunity to choose and engage in different areas that support social emotional skills, developmental skills and pre-academic learning. Within the structure of centers, learning-based activities are embedded to reinforce skill development across all developmental domains.

     

     

    Music and Movement 

    When engaged in Music and Movement activities, children will be provided an opportunity to develop language, learn, apply musical concepts (loud/soft, high/low, fast/slow) and become familiar with the use of musical instruments. Music is a natural way to integrate language and movement skills.

     

     

     

    Building and Constructing

    When engaged in Building and Constructing activities, children will be provided an opportunity to learn about basic engineering and architectural concepts. By using their motor skills and problem solving skills, children work together to plan, collaborate and complete their ideas using a variety of building materials.

     

     

     

     

    Gross Motor

    When engaged in Gross Motor activities,children will be provided an opportunity to develop and expand their large muscle development, movement and ability to negotiate their physical environment. Movement enhances the development of connections in the brain which activates the child’s ability to learn.

     

     

     

    Fine Motor 

    When engaged in Fine Motor activities, children will be provided an opportunity to engage with a variety of materials and techniques that strengthen the muscles that support fine motor development.

     

     

     

    Dramatic Play 

    When engaged in Dramatic Play activities, children will be provided an opportunity to practice skills needed to negotiate their world at home and at school. It encourages creativity, self-expression, and exposes them to a variety of experiences that may be new to them but a part of their world.