Curriculum

The curriculum is play and theme-based but maintains basic methods that I believe nurture children’s learning. When it comes to learning new things, I understand and respect that children learn differently and offer developmentally appropriate activities for all ages. The use of a highly recommended preschool observation and evaluation checklist helps keep you updated on their progress during their time here. These methods are exemplified in the activities we do with the kids.  

Our activities are based in:

• Creative and process art

• Science

• Movement and large motor activities

• Music

• Engineering 

• Outdoor play

• Sensory activities

• Math

• Language and literature

• Cognitive and fine motor activities

• Social-emotional skills

• Yearly parent involved field trips, any suggestions welcome.
  (Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, Sacramento Children’s Museum, The Zoo)

 

Average Daily Schedule

7:30 AM
Children arrive, table activities or free time

8:00 AM
Breakfast, free time in all areas

9:15 AM
Center and “Pop Up” Circle Time

10:00 AM
Snack

10:30 AM – 12:00PM
Free play, Large and small group activities,
Outdoor play: Free play or group activities outside, Courtyard Centers

12:00 PM
Cleanup time, review what we learned today at preschool,
reading, quiet play and half day program children get ready to go home

12:20 PM
Get ready for Lunch: Language and social development encouraged
Clean up from lunch, and read a story

1:00 PM
Nap time

3:00 PM
Wake and clean up from nap

3:10 PM
Snack and free play or group activities inside or out depending on the weather

4:30 PM
Clean up time, go for a walk, read, quiet play and get ready to go home

 

Television is rarely used in my program. When fall and winter bring rainy weather, we try and do large motor activities, music, dance, or yoga inside to burn energy. 

This is just an example of our schedule during the day. We need to be flexible for everyone; therefore our schedule may change some days. Diapering is done as needed. We try to have your child ready to go approximately 5-10 minutes before his/her pick-up time according to your contract. Please call if you are late for any reason so your child can join the group until a few minutes before pick up.
Parents should feel that they can discuss any concerns or needs for their child with the provider.
 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND I LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL AND REWARDING REALTIONSHIP WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY​