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
Manipulative/Discovery Area:
Here you find activities and materials dealing with cognitive exploration. This area is also referred to as the Table Top Area since items here can be contained on a table top. Puzzles, small blocks, Legos, sorting figures, peg boards, geo-boards and board games are at home here. Sorting, categorizing, and problem solving skills along with eye-hand coordination are integral concepts explored.