Program Overview

PreK/Kindergarten Program

The Children's School Kindergarten program serves as both a pre-Kindergarten and a Kindergarten, depending on the age and developmental level of the child.

Classroom Schedule

The classroom schedule is as follows:

• Monday through Thursday:
  • Greeting at the Rotunda: 8:30 AM
  • Morning Routine: 8:45 AM
    • Wash hands, write name, answer Question of the Day, and hang picture on the attendance chart
  • Free Choice-Independent Learning Centers: 8:45-9:45 AM
    • Art, writing, loose parts, blocks, games, puzzles, extended projects, sensory play, and roving snack
  • First Group Time: 10:00-10:30 AM
    • Kindness Pledge, morning message, theme content, and story
  • Work Time: 10:30-11:15 AM
    • Small group teacher-directed activities focusing on math, language arts, artistic expression, communication skills, discovery, and exploration
  • Middle Group Time: 11:15-11:40 AM
    • Question of the Day Tally, Mathematician Job, Story, Mindfulness, or Movement
  • Bathroom/Handwashing/Lunch: 11:40 AM-12:20 PM
  • Playground (Outdoor Exploration): 12:20-1:20 PM
  • Bathroom/Handwashing: 1:20-1:30 PM
  • Journal Group Time: 1:30-2:05 PM
    • Storytime followed by journal drawing
  • Reflection Circle: 2:05-2:25 PM
    • Class sharing time of the day's learning and goodbye
  • Dismissal at the Rotunda: 2:30 PM
• Friday Schedule:
  • 8:30: Greeting at the Rotunda
  • 8:45-9:45: Free Choice, Independent Learning Center, Roving Snack, Bathroom, Handwashing
  • 9:45-10:15: Whole Group
  • 10:15-11:15: Outdoor Adventure, Project Time
  • 11:15-11:25: Bathroom, Handwashing, Pack Up
  • 11:30: Dismissal at the Rotunda

Program Details

The PreK/Kindergarten Program is designed to foster socialization, independence, and learning skills in children. The program includes various activities such as:

• Question of the Day: to practice writing names, recognizing sight words, decoding simple words, reading simple graphs, counting, and basic math operations
• Free Choice-Independent Learning Centers: to encourage socialization, cooperation, and problem-solving skills
• Work Time: to focus on individualized skills and daily work activities
• Middle Group Time: to promote responsibility, teamwork, and cooperation skills through classroom jobs
• Journal Group Time: to teach phonics and encourage children to express their ideas through writing and drawing

The program aims to provide a safe and kind classroom environment, where children can learn and grow at their own pace. The daily schedule is designed to balance structured activities with free play and outdoor exploration, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for the children.