3 Year Olds

 

  • Maximum Ratio 15:2 or 8:1
  • Developmentally appropriate centers provided to allow children to make
    choices and participate in each activity.
  • Centers include science demonstrations, manipulatives, puzzles, blocks,
    home living and a quiet book area. Special centers such as sand and
    water tables are brought in periodically.
  • Art centers are provided to allow children to express themselves and to
    develop prewriting skills.
  • Language arts concentrates on whole language development.
  • Letter and number recognition and differentiation
  • Star of the Week provides the child with motivation for communicating
    information about his/her family and favorite toys.
  • Circle time becomes important as the class discusses concepts for the
    theme of the week, stories, songs and finger plays, calendar, weather and
    show and tell.
  • Music, Movement, Spanish and Kidokinetics are also included.
  • Children's chapel with one of the Pastors from the Reformed Church
    once a month.  Parents are always invited to attend.
  • Mid morning snack of milk and crackers are provided.
  • Lunch is brought from home along with a non-carbonated beverage.
  • Recreation time on the preschool playground
  • During inclement weather, the Fellowship Hall is available for exercising
    those large muscles.