Rabbit Creek Preschool
Objectives for
Developmental Centers and Description of a Preschool day.
We believe children construct
knowledge based on their experiences; therefore proving a quality developmentally appropriate learning environment encourages
creative thinking, language and social skills. Through play children are given the opportunity to actively explore, manipulate,
and interact with their environment. Hands-on activities create authentic experiences in which children begin to feel
a sense of mastery over their world. This philosophy follows with Piaget's ideals that children should actively participate
in their world and various environments so as to ensure they are not 'passive' learners but 'little scientists'
who are actively engaged. Our learning environment will encourage growth in the following areas of development: social/emotional,
physical: fine & gross motor, cognitive, and language development.
Our day at preschool begins
with "Center Time"; children are encouraged to investigate the Centers in the class. Both teachers are interacting
with the children encouraging inquiry. The parent helper will, most likely, be assisting the children with an art/craft. The
centers the children can choose from and their objectives are:
Manipulatives: Puzzles, small toys, and games Increase vocabulary Concentration Seeing parts of a whole Shape & Color recognition Eye-hand coordination Pattern recognition Sequencing Sharing & Taking turns Number recognition
| Science Center Nature appreciation Discovery Experimenting Classifying Predicting Caring for living things/Responsibility Dexterity & Eye-hand coordination Comparing Investigation Weighing & Balancing Measuring |
Sensory Table Water,
Sand, and Rice will be rotated as needed Sensory experience Measurement Number concepts Cooperation
Small muscle development Cause and
effect | Art
Center Creative expression Fine
Motor/Small Muscle coordination Eye-hand coordination
Experimenting with a variety of painting implements Handling and care of materials Color recognition Cause and Effect |
Writing Center Early literacy Fine motor Eye-hand coordination Use of a variety of writing implements Creative expression Recognizing letters in Name
| Blocks Math concepts Geometric
shape recognition Problem solving Symmetry Patterns Spatial relationships Eye-hand coordination |
Dramatic
Play/Family Corner Role & Pretend play Communication skills Vocabulary and Language skills Problem solving Care of environment Self care
| Library Care of books Discussion Story sequence Literature appreciation Comprehension Phonological awareness |
When "Center Time"
is over we will all clean up the classroom and proceed to "Music & Movement" & "Circle Time".
This is when the child with the parent helper will have the opportunity to share one item from home while sitting in the Special
Day chair. During Circle Time we will focus on: listening and recalling stories. Calendar awareness: number recognition and
number sequencing. Communication skills: discussion of topics, taking and waiting turns. Literacy skills: rhyming sounds,
beginning sounds of words, alphabet recognition, and story sequencing, music appreciation: singing songs and using variety
of musical instruments. As well as, body part recognition, self-control, attention span, good self-image, and following directions.
From there we will go to the bathroom & washing hands. Next will be "Snack Time", we will focus on:
good table manners, nutrition, & social interaction.
Next we will prepare for "Outside
Time". We will provide a variety of outdoor toys for the children to use: thus, promoting gross motor development, self
control, sharing, following directions, and cooperation. Then it will be time to go home. Please be sure to Sign your child
"In & Out" each school day and check cubbies and Communication file for information.
The
Daily Schedule times may vary depending on outdoor weather. If it's too cold for "Outside Time", 10 or colder,
we will stay in and have "Gross Motor Time".
If you have any questions please don't
hesitate to ask, we want your preschool experience to be the best possible for you and your child.
Rabbit
Creek Preschool
Daily Schedule
AM Class
PM Class
9:15-10:10
Center Time 12:45-1:40
10:10-10:15
Clean-up 1:40-1:45
10:15-10:30 Music & Movement 1:45-2:00
10:30-10:50 Circle Time
2:00-2:20
10:50-11:00 Bathroom/Wash Hands 2:20-2:30
11:00-11:15 Snack Time
2:30-2:45
11:20-11:45 Outside
Time 2:50-3:15
* Please note: We will stay inside if it is 10 degrees or colder and enjoy "Gross Motor" activities. Please send your child to school with outdoor clothing that is appropriate
for the season.
