Activity Areas:
Activity areas are "open" during free choice time and when a teacher designates a specific small group activity.
Each area is coordinated with the current monthly theme to enhance a new topic. Children explore the areas which continually reward and rekindle their interest and enthusiasm for learning. Sometimes your child may discover an area alone. At other times, a teacher will be very involved with your child, stimulating conversation and asking open-ended questions. Most importantly, your child will learn new skills and develop talents while having fun!
Block | Dramatic Play/Kitchen | Library | Art | Sensory Table Manipulative/Discovery Area | Outdoor | Science | Computer
Computer Area:
Each classroom, except the Red Room, is equipped with a computer. Although we do not feel a computer is a necessity in an early childhood program, when used in moderation, it can be an asset. Educational software is used to enhance your child's skills in letter, numeral, shape, and color recognition. He may also develop counting, problem solving and pre-reading skills. He will be given control of the mouse for a short period while one to three classmates sit with him. They will be encouraged to give him suggestions and comment on his actions. Thus, as in all the activity areas, cooperative skills are practiced.