Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom children often have an increased developmental ability and interest in academic activities such as journal writing, letter formation, alphabet games, science experiments, and math problems. As Pre-Kers exhibit this readiness, teachers, incorporate more structured and increasingly challenging academic activities into the day.

• Large, bright and cozy environment
• Maximum group size: 11 children to 2 teachers
• Consistent schedule with weekly curriculum plans are sent home each week incorporating: creative play, letter recognition, writing skills, sharing skills and singing
• Balanced activities (individual and small/large group)
• Daily outside play and/or walks, weather permitting
• Social interactions are a large part of our Pre-K day including social skills such as turn taking, listening to others, and speaking in turn
• Self-help skills are also an important focus—the Pre-K masters skills such as putting on coats unassisted, personal hygiene, making healthy snack choices, and problem-solving
• Children practice letter formation, reflect on books and personal experiences and practice other age-appropriate language and literacy skills in a literacy journal
• Morning and afternoon meetings take place daily during which children and teachers
• Reflect on the day
• Read stories and sing songs
• Discuss weather
• Play alphabet games

The Pre-kindergarten curriculum is built upon children’s interests and needs as well as the Massachusetts Department of Education Preschool Guidelines.