classroom structure
Our preschool offers a special learning environment for our children. Because we believe in play-based learning, we base our classroom structure off of the nationally accredited Adele and Dale Young Child Development Laboratory at Utah State University. Our classrooms offer active exploration, promoting independence, creative thinking, problem-solving strategies, curiosity, self-help skills, and interpersonal skills.
All of our classrooms include the following:
We believe in teaching to the whole child and their many different learning abilities and interests. Within our classroom walls, your child will find safety and comfort in exploring each learning area. Each area will change every couple of weeks according to our thematic learning units, so your child will always find something new and interesting to keep his or her busy mind engaged while problem solving, creating, imagining, and most importantly, LEARNING!
All of our classrooms include the following:
- Art & Art Easel center
- Writing center
- Reading center
- Dramatic play
- Sensory table
- Large motor block and play
- Small motor blocks and manipulatives
- Music and Movement
- Cooking experiences
- Outside play (according to weather)
We believe in teaching to the whole child and their many different learning abilities and interests. Within our classroom walls, your child will find safety and comfort in exploring each learning area. Each area will change every couple of weeks according to our thematic learning units, so your child will always find something new and interesting to keep his or her busy mind engaged while problem solving, creating, imagining, and most importantly, LEARNING!
Daily routine
Multiple field trips will be offered throughout the year. Field trips will include small, local trips (such as a walk to the park, a trip to the fire station, a picnic, a letter walk) and a couple of major field trips where parents and transportation will be needed.
For our major field trips, parents will be expected to meet us at the field trip with their child, or work out an arrangement for a ride for their child.
- 1 hour of play (including outside play if weather permits)
- Small Group time
- Large Group time
- Snack time
- Individual one-on-one time with a teacher to work on learning concepts.
Multiple field trips will be offered throughout the year. Field trips will include small, local trips (such as a walk to the park, a trip to the fire station, a picnic, a letter walk) and a couple of major field trips where parents and transportation will be needed.
For our major field trips, parents will be expected to meet us at the field trip with their child, or work out an arrangement for a ride for their child.
Snacks
Snack time is the best time to teach manners and social skills! Your child will be offered a snack every day that they come to school. Snack will include a small food item and a drink (juice, milk, water). We like to offer healthy snacks as a way of introducing new foods and promoting healthy habits. With the exception of cooking experiences, we try to stay away from high-sugar snacks. Most snacks will be incorporated into the theme and will be mix-matched to make snack time fun and exciting.
Food Allergy
We understand and are sensitive to food allergies that your child may have. We will cater to your child’s allergies and make sure that they will still be able to participate in the fun! If your child has a severe allergy, we may ask you to bring products for us to have on hand for your child.
Food Allergy
We understand and are sensitive to food allergies that your child may have. We will cater to your child’s allergies and make sure that they will still be able to participate in the fun! If your child has a severe allergy, we may ask you to bring products for us to have on hand for your child.