For many students our Nursery School Class is a child’s first experience away from home- because of this our teachers introduce consistent limits, comforting routines and offer positive guidance to help give our youngest students the confidence to practice new skills and embrace new experiences. Weekly, theme-based lesson plans meet the diverse needs of every child through learning activities. This consistent yet engaging atmosphere matches your child’s rapidly emerging interests and abilities, and offers many opportunities for early reading, math, science, construction and imaginative play learning experiences.
CURRICULUM COMPONENTS
Language Development
Our teachers:
- respect the varied stages of language in each child
- speak clearly and frequently to all the children
- use books, rhyming songs and fingerplays to promote the use of speech in social settings
- use American Sign Language [ASL], providing them with another way to communicate
Physical Development
We foster physical development through:
- large motor: rhythm games and dancing, to help your little one learn the joys of physical expression
- fine motor: coloring, painting, gluing, working puzzles and building with blocks, to help your child refine fine motor skills
Social/Emotional Development
Our teachers:
- guide and model positive interactions for our children
- cultivate a classroom culture of respect for children’s needs and feelings
- acknowledge and encourage empathy
- nurture independent activity and foster peer friendships
- support self-help skills
Cognitive Development
We help your child develop critical learning skills through:
- guessing and listening games
- cause-and-effect activities
- a variety of toys your child can stack, sort, match or count
- areas for sensory experiences, artistic expression and pre-writing opportunities