Preschool Class

(3-4 years old, must be 3 by October 1st)

Description-Welcome to our Preschool Class!

Let’s jump into academics! In preschool, your child will be introduced to reading and writing readiness, such as recognizing and writing their name, letters & numbers. We focus on self-help skills as well such as, putting their jackets on and zippering them up. This will help them to be developmentally prepared for the Pre-K class.

Preschool curriculum goals

Please keep in mind that each child will develop and grow at his/her own pace both physically and developmentally. Bright Future's curriculum is based on differentiated instruction in order to fill the needs of all our children.

For all children learning and living is the same thing. If they feel secure, treasured, loved, their own energy and curiosity will bring them new understanding and new skills.

We are excited to see what they do each and every day.

LANGUAGE

  • Will recognize their written name
  • Will write their name
  • Will recognize all the letters in the alphabet
  • Will recognize letter sounds
  • Will be interested in looking at books independently
  • Will be able to rhyme
  • Will be able to identify beginning sounds
  • Will know first and last name
  • Will know whether words
  • Will know the months and days of the week

MATHEMATICS

  • Will be able to copy simple patterns
  • Will be able to count to 20
  • Will be able to create a graph
  • Will be able to recognize numbers up to 10
  • Will be able to sequence three items

FINE/GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

  • Will be able to catch a ball
  • Will be able to do finger plays while singing songs
  • Will be able to color a picture
  • Will be able to draw shapes
  • Will be able to build 3 dimensional structures with blocks
  • Will be able to use scissors
  • Will be able to peddle a bike
  • Will be able to hold a pencil or crayon correctly
  • Will be able to skip

DRAMATIC PLAY

  • Will engage in role-play
  • Will develop their imagination and provide context for stories

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Will use toilet independently
  • Will be able to follow daily routines
  • Will initiate or join and cooperative play with other children
  • Will share toys and take turns
  • Will follow classroom rules
  • Will have an understanding of cause and effect

Preschool Schedule

6:30 - 8:15 - Arrival, Wash Hands, Free Play
8:15 - Bathroom, Wash Hands
8:30 - 9:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 - Circle Time (Pledge of Allegiance, Good Morning Song, Calendar, Weather, Letters, Numbers, Shapes & Colors, Spanish, Book of the Day)
9:30 - 10:00 - Music, Creative Movement
10:00 - 11 :00 - Centers, Art Project, Math, Language Arts, Academics
11:00 - Bathroom
11:15 - 12:00 - Recess
12:00 - Bathroom, Wash Hands
12:15 - Lunch
12:45 - 2:15 - Rest
2:15 - 3:00 - Recess
3:00 - Bathroom, Wash Hands, Snack
3:15 - 4:15 - Centers, Free Play
4:15 - Wash Hands
4:30 - Snack
4:45 - 6:00 - Free Play
6:00 - Dismissal