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Little Learners Program for Toddlers

* For those children who will be 2 years old by December 31, we will offer Little Learners one or two days per week:  MW, TR, or F from 9:00-11:20 AM, or TR afternoons from 12:00-2:20pm.  Based on enrollment needs, we may also have afternoon sessions.  Children enrolled in this class are not required to be potty trained.  The enrollment is for one year, from September through May.  The teacher to child ratio will not exceed 1:7.  We believe that play is a child’s work.  Children play to learn, to grow, and to experience the environment surrounding them.  In this program, we follow a structured schedule that balances group activities, free exploration, and teacher directed activities in a “learn through play exploration” approach.  This program focuses on developing and strengthening social and communication skills.

Mon&Wed AM, or Tues&Thurs AM or PM 

Friday AM 

Smart Start Three Year Old's Preschool Program

* For those children who are 3 year old by October 31, Smart Start will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:20 AM or 12:00-2:20pm, or Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00-2:20pm. (Ask about our program for Young Three’s).  To be enrolled in this program, we encourage children to be potty trained.  With the exception of minimal accidents, our definition of Potty-trained means that the child is in underpants and indicates toileting needs to teachers on a regular basis.  The enrollment is for one year, from September through May.  The teacher to student ratio will not exceed 1:10.  In these classes, we focus our daily lessons on learning and reviewing colors and shapes, studying the five senses, numbers, cutting with scissors, and adapting to separation from their primary caregivers.  Children will work on recognizing their written names.  As the children follow a structured daily schedule that is developmentally and age appropriate, at this age level, children are building social skills, learning to follow directions from a teacher, and preparing for more structured learning. 

Tues&Thurs, 9:00-11:20am  or 

Tues&Thurs, 12:00-2:20pm, or 

Mon,Wed, &Fri, 12:00-2:20

Preschool Plus Program for 4's and 5's

* For those children who are 4 years old by October 31, A Great Start Preschool will offer Preschool Plus, a program for 4’s and 5’s.  This program is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00-11:20 AM or 12:00-2:20pm, or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-2:20pm.  The enrollment is for one year, from September through May.  The teacher to student ratio will not exceed 1:12.  This class focuses on letter recognition through a monthly theme base.  Children will study numbers 1-20, and learn about holidays and seasons.  Throughout our daily lessons and child-centered learning environment, children will review letters, numbers, colors, and shapes, and become familiar with their addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and other kindergarten readiness skill concepts.  Children will also work on recognizing their first and last names, as well as writing their names and other letters in the alphabet.  Children will have opportunities in math, science, art, social studies, cooking, and language arts.  This program is a kindergarten preparation program, and is designed with the intent for each child to be ready to attend kindergarten the following year.  For those children with late birthdays, and for children who are not ready to attend kindergarten the following year, we will offer our KinderStart Program for Young Five’s.   

Mon,Wed,&Fri, 9:00-11:20am  or 

Mon,Wed,Fri, 12-2:20 or

Tues, Thurs, 12:00-2:20pm or

Mon through Friday, 12:00-2:20pm

KinderStart for Young Five's

* For those children who are 5 years old by December 31, the Preschool will offer a program called KinderStart on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00-11:20 AM or 12:00-2:20pm, or Monday through Friday mornings from 9:00-11:20am.  The enrollment is for one year, from September through May.  The teacher to student ratio will not exceed 1:12.  In this classroom, many of the children have attended Preschool at least one year prior and are ready for more structured learning.  This program is designed for those children who are age eligible for kindergarten, but being held back, and those children who have barely missed the kindergarten cut-off date with a late fall birthday.  Lessons will focus on similar themes as the Preschool Plus program, but projects will be more detailed and children will have a bigger part in the preparation of the projects.  Along with letter recognition, children will begin learning about the phonics of the letters, and children will begin writing letters more.  The children will study numbers 1-30.  In this program, as well as in our other classes, teachers are trained to individualize projects and lessons to challenge each child.

Mon,Wed,&Fri, 9-11:20am or

Monday through Friday 9:00-11:20am, or

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00-2:20pm

Private Kindergarten

* For those children who are 5 years old by September 30, the Preschool will offer Private Kindergarten on Mondays through Fridays afternoons, from 12:00-3:00pm.  The enrollment is for one year, from September through May.  The teacher to student ratio will not exceed 1:12. 

          Monday through Friday, 12:00-3:00pm

Our Kindergarten curriculum will include:

LANGUAGE ARTS: * Reading for Literature,* Reading for Informational Text,* Reading Foundational Skills (Print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, fluency),* Writing,* Speaking and Listening,* Language. A Great Start Preschool will be using the Wilson Fundations Program to enhance our Language Arts Curriculum.  Fundations is a phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling program that is based on the Wilson Reading System principles and serves as a prevention program to help reduce reading and spelling failure. http://www.fundations.com/overview.aspx

MATH:  * Counting and cardinality (Number of elements in a set), * Operations and Algebraic Thinking, * Number and Operations in Base Ten, * Measurement and Data, and * Geometry.  A Great Start Preschool will be using the Math Connects Program to enhance our Math Curriculum.  Math Connects is a Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and Glencoe Program that is designed as a balanced approach to teaching mathematics, and provides opportunities for students to build their understanding of mathematical concepts and ample practice to master important skills. All concepts are taught thoroughly and practiced within a strong problem-solving environment, encouraging students to become life-long problem solvers. http://www.mhschool.com/math/mathconnects/index.html

SCIENCE:   Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, and Life Science

SOCIAL STUDIES: History, Geography, Government, and Economics

SPECIALS: * Physical Education, * Fine Arts, * Music, * Technology/Media, * Enrichment Learning

A Great Start Preschool will be implementing the Common Core State Standards into our entire curriculum.  “The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.” http://www.corestandards.org/

         

Did you know A Great Start Preschool offers Extra Curricular Activities each day of the week? 

Extra-Curricular Classes

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