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
Dramatic Play/Kitchen Area:
Whether it is a kitchen, restaurant, space ship, doctor's office, or tree house, the place where your child pretends is vital to his learning. He uses abstract thinking skills to re-create real life situations and thoughts from his imagination. He must be able to picture experiences in his mind, recall information and verbally express these thoughts to others. When role-playing, he must be able to cooperate and defend his ideas to his friends. The ability to function socially in a structured environment will be extremely valuable in his future educational experience.