Pre-School
Our pre-school program was designed specifically for the needs of 2-4 year olds. These highly mobile, energetic and inquisitive children keep our teachers on their toes.
Examples of lessons around a “farm theme” for pre-school children, organized in 6-month increments may include the following activities:
- Group time - Talk about various themes (senses, farm, tools)
- Library/language - Read books, create and tell stories
- Dramatic play - Play dress up, pretend bakery and veterinarian’s office
- Music/transition - Sing “Old Mac Donald” and dance
- Math/manipulative - Numbers recognition, sequencing, comparing
- Cooking/Nutrition - Talk about and prepare nutritious foods (fruit salad)
- Outdoor/Physical - Act out farm animals sounds and behaviors
- Art - Painting and collage with grains and seeds
- Sensory/Science - Make and play with silly putty on sensory table
- Mental health - Help child choose words for problem solving
- Safety - Discuss fire safety (stop, drop and roll)
