Early Preschool Program

Preparing for Preschool

2.5 - 3 years old

The perfect stepping stone to Preschool, Early Preschool features our indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow^_™, which was specially designed for 30- to 42-month-old children. We help them build the routines and self-help skills that all independent learners need.

In this program, children will discover:

Stimulating classroom environments
Exclusive indicator-based curriculum
Immersive learning experiences
Opportunities to gain independence

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Early Preschool Classroom

In this classroom, children learn to work with others, follow directions, self-regulate, follow routines, and develop self-help skills. Engaging signs show picture schedules to help with understanding routines; "I Can" posters encourage responsibility, while other posters highlight resolution and behavior expectations. The classroom also features six learning areas.

Art Center

This center offers the opportunity for children to create and express themselves through free art experiences, plus sensory exploration.

Math & Science Center

Children explore and investigate the world around them, while learning to sort, classify, count, order, measure, and manipulate a variety of materials.

Block Center

Here, children will understand how to use different materials to construct, create, and learn how things fit and work together.

Language Center

This is a quiet space to relax, read books, tell stories, use puppets, and explore writnig materials and concepts.

Music & Movement Center

In this space, children will work on gross motor skills, coordination, and spacial awareness, while using their energy in a positive way.

Pretend Center

In this area, children will use their imaginations to play different roles and relate to real-life experiences, while pretending and working together.

Curriculum & Developmental Indicators

Our indicator-based curriculum, Learn as we Grow™, has been specially designed to meet the needs of 30- to 42-month-old children preparing for Preschool. It guides them toward mastering significant indicators (or milestones) across 10 developmental scales:

Approaches to Learning

The ability to solve problems, explore the world around them, become more independent.

Creative Arts

The ability to express ideas and feelings through music, movement, visual arts, and drama.

Sample Activity: Smash Paintings

Milestone: Labels or describes “drawings” or scribbles.

Language

The ability to use conversation skills and vocabulary to communicate effectively.

Literacy

The ability to demonstrate phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, early reading, and early writing skills.

Logic & Reasoning

The ability to sequence, solve problems, and think critically.

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Early Math

The ability to understand numbers, patterns, sorting, and ordering; the ability to use numbers to add, subtract, measure, and graph.

Nature & Science

The ability to understand the natural and physical world; the ability to observe, describe, predict, and gather data.

Sample Activity: Moving Toy Hunt

Milestone: Inspects/manipulates moving parts of toys (e.g., wheels).

Social Studies

The ability to understand themselves, their families, their communities, and their world.

Sample Activity: Down on the Docks

Milestone: Initiates interactions with playmates.

Physical Development/Health

The ability to coordinate and control large and small muscle movements; increasing awareness of health and safety concepts.

Social-Emotional Development

The ability to interact with others and their increasing awareness of themselves and their emotions; understanding of their relationships with others, such as family, friends, community members.