Curriculum:

During the school year we share the same curriculum as the Orange Butterfly Classroom slightly altered to meet age appropriate goals. The curriculum uses weekly thematic units; covering the alphabet and holidays/seasons. Children are exposed to multiple areas of learning as we follow through the curriculum; including art, math, literacy, and science. We incorporate books, songs, dramatic play, and activities to align with the weekly letter or holiday; bridging learning with play.

 

Physical Development:

• Building body strength through active play and games

• Activities and equipment to promote physical strength

• Opportunities to be self-sufficient in daily routines and expectations

• Potty Training and Hygiene knowledge.

Language, Literacy and Communication:

• Building vocabulary through conversations and small group activities

• Large Group times (Circle Time) with phonics songs and games.

• Music, Rhyming and Song Books

• Story time

• Theme-based books

• Classroom Library

• Books on tape

Math and Science:

• Counting songs and Games

• Puzzles, blocks, Legos

• Shapes

• Patterns and Grouping activities

• Exploring nature and the environment.

• Animal sounds and knowledge.

• Cause and affect activities.

​Creative Development:

• Theme-based projects

• Real and pretend dramatic play

• Child directed activities with peers.

• Self-expression through music and dance

• Weekly art projects using various mediums.