Preschool Programming

(3- to 5-year-olds)

Three- to five-year-olds are provided with experiences to stimulate learning in all developmental areas including physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. Adults prepare the environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials. Outdoor activity is planned daily, so children can develop large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely. Children are provided many opportunities to develop social skills such as cooperating, helping, negotiating, and talking with the person involved to solve interpersonal problems. Teachers facilitate the development of these positive social skills at all times. Children develop an understanding of concepts about themselves, others, and the world around them through observation, interacting with people and real objects, and seeking solutions to concrete problems. An abundance of activities are provided to develop language and literacy through meaningful experiences. Children have daily opportunities to develop small muscle skills through play activities such as pegboards, puzzles, painting, cutting, and other similar activities. Children also have daily opportunities for aesthetic expression and appreciation through art and music. Concrete learning activities with materials and people relevant to the children's own life experiences are provided. Interactions and activities are always designed to develop children’s self-esteem and positive feelings toward learning.

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