The greatest discoveries all start with the question, "Why? Dr. Robert D. Ballard
Teacher: Mrs. Brown
Creating a World of Play: What Children Are Learning
The purpose of the preschool program is to provide opportunities for each child to grow emotionally, physically, intellectually, and socially. Each day, children will engage in a variety of learning activities. Intentionally organized learning experiences are planned that will build self-esteem, challenge children's thinking and reasoning skills, encourage healthy relationships with peers and staff, and explore various curriculum topics. Children will spend time in self-directed learning centers that include blocks, dramatic play, math and manipulative, art, discovery, computers, sand and water table (sensory), and literacy centers. The following list highlights what children will be learning at each interest area.
Blocks
Spatial Relationships
Shape, Color, and Size Discrimination
Cause and Effect
Cooperation
Balance and Hand Eye Coordination
Organization and Sequential Skills
Problem-Solving, Design, and Construction Skills
Quantity and Number Concepts
Dramatic Play
Conflict Resolution (Bringing the Adult World Down to Size)
Verbal Skills and Language Development
Cooperation
Individual Expression and Creativity
Making Choices and Plans
Understanding and Expressing Feelings
Games, Puzzles, and Table Toys
Perseverance and Self-Control
Math Skills: Sequencing, Classifying, Estimating, Counting, Comparing, Sorting, Patterns and Shapes
