Our Classes
We offer three classes. Our Chipmunk class is our youngest group, ages 18 months to 3 years old. Our Otter class are ages 3-4 years old and our Orca class are ages 4-5 years old.
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ChipmunkChildren in this group are sometimes learning to play with or even near other children their age for the first time. Solitary play is usually the type of play 2-3 years old begin with; Completely engrossed in play but perhaps not noticing others.
Social/Emotional interaction plays a huge roll with this age group; learning about their own feelings and the feelings of their peers. Taking turns/sharing is a huge aspect for this group to learn. They eventually get there by using their words to get this need met. Preschool for this age group may look like all fun and games (music, story time, dancing, art) but there is an intense amount of brain work going on. Young children learn through play and creative activity, we offer building blocks and train tracks that aren't just entertaining; they're teaching problem solving and physics. Preschool is also a time for developing good learning habits and positive self-esteem. We work on name recognition and identifying our peers by name. We count out crackers at snack time, and identify those items by name. Story time is a popular time for this group as is music time. Our chipmunk class is every Tuesday & Thursday from 9-11:30am. Tuition is $120 per month. Class size: 8 children 1 Teacher, 2-3 parent helpers *children do not need to be toilet trained |
OtterDuring this stage of development, children have acquired language/words but are still building on using them appropriately with their peers. Children in this age group begin playing using “onlooker play”. This play consists of them being interested in how their peers are playing, but not asking to join in, although they may ask questions about they play they
are observing. Towards the end of the year, they will engage in “associative play and cooperative play”, They will be more interested in their peers rather than toys but have strong social interaction which leads to play with a goal and being able to play in a group. Children will learn to recognize and name all 26 uppercase letters. They will recognize their own first name and be able to print it, along with a few other letters and words like. Preschool children will also develop a connection between letters and sounds and know some of the sounds that letters make, they will also learn or continue to learn the names of many colors, basic shapes, and body parts. Our Teacher will also help your child learn to recognize and identify the numbers 1 through 10 and correctly count 10 or more objects. Learning what numerals 0 to 9 look like and being able to name them correctly is one of the first math skills preschoolers learn. Counting is a separate skill that usually starts with memorization; Children will memorize the order of numbers and say them proudly as they "count" objects. As they advance, they will learn that the numbers and objects actually correspond. We work on building hand strength/small motor and hand-eye coordination, as these aspects develop, they will start drawing and coloring more than just scribbles and will learn to use various writing and art mediums to make shapes, people, and objects. Our Otter class is every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9-11:30am. Tuition is $175 per month. Class size: 10 children 1 Teacher, 2 parent helpers *children do not need to be toilet trained |
OrcaOur “future Kindergartners” are developing important social skills necessary before starting kindergarten; preschoolers will learn how to share and cooperate, to work together and take turns, to participate in group activities and follow simple directions, and to communicate their wants and needs. This age group has typically reached the “associative play” area; a strong interest in one another and engaging in strong social situations. and have moved onto the “cooperative play” area in which their play has reached a new level of having meaning, adopting strong roles, and acting as a group. They will use these skills on a daily basis with their peers.
Our preschoolers will learn to recognize and name all 26 uppercase letters along with some lowercase letters. They will recognize their own first name, names of peers, and be able to print it, along with other letters and meaningful words like Mom, Dad, and love. Preschool children will also develop a connection between letters and sounds and know some of the sounds that letters make while being able to find items in the room that begin with a specific letter or sound. Before entering kindergarten, we teach our children to cut safely with scissors and use the proper “pincer” grasp when holding a crayon, marker, or pencil. Our children learn math concepts through games, blocks, counters, and books. Literacy is around our children every day in class as we have a story circle, a library, and environmental print on display throughout our room. Our Orca class is every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 12:00-2:30pm. Tuition is $175 per month. Class size: 12 children 1 Teacher, 2 parent helpers *children do not need to be toilet trained |