Pre-Kindergarten (48 to 60 months)
Grow: In the Pre-K classroom, cooperative play begins to replace parallel play and group games are frequent. Children learn that “not winning” does not equal “failure” and to handle both with a positive attitude. Everything is a learning opportunity and there is always another chance to do better!
Learn: With Kindergarten ahead, now is the time to home in on school preparation. Increased focus is given to fine motor skills, including writing one’s name, address, and phone number (a milestone in family consciousness). Sequencing, patterning, additional numbers, and letter sounds are explored as children continue to learn through fun activities, increased large/small group instruction, and individual attention.
Thrive: STEM/STEAM gears up in the Pre-K classroom with weekly activities that continue to expose children to these elements and spark interest in new areas. We also enjoy field trips throughout the year, to local farms, pumpkin patches, libraries, grocery stores, apple orchards, science centers, animal exhibits, and more! Coaches from Soccer Shots continue to work with the Pre-K children, further developing those early athletic skills and team play.
