Preschool 2's-3's
Life Essentials
Language & Literacy
Focus: Making connections between letters, words and sounds.
Our teachers use age-appropriate books as your child listens to and retells stories, asks questions and shares ideas. Language development is also strengthened through individual and small-group activities in our Dramatic Play and Library learning centers.
Activities
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Singing to learn the Spanish words for parts of the body.
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Practicing writing letters of our names outside with sidewalk chalk.
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Exploring unfamiliar vocabulary.
Learn
Learning continues beyond the classroom. Here are some easy projects you can do to extend learning into your home.
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Sing “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” to learn the Spanish words for parts of the body.
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Have your child practice writing the letters of their name outside with sidewalk chalk.
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Read “Where the Wild Things Are” and talk about unfamiliar words, like “gnashed,” “tamed” and “rumpus.
Social & Emotional Development
Focus: Providing an ideal community atmosphere for learning, taking turns and sharing with friends.
In our learning centers, our teachers guide your 3-year-old through activities that help develop a sense of self while helping them build and maintain positive relationships.
Activities
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Reading to build self-awareness and confidence as a unique individual.
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Learning about other cultures through storytelling and dances from around the world.
Learn
Learning continues beyond the classroom. Here are some easy projects you can do to extend learning into your home.
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Read “ABC I Like Me” to help your child build self-awareness and confidence.
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Help your child research stories from other parts of the world to help learn about different cultures.
