Pre-Kindergarten Program
14237 – 73rd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
425-820-0243
The pre-kindergarten program is designed for children between the ages of 3 1/2 to 5 years-old. The environment is set up to help this age group learn through play. We focus on what a child will need to enter kindergarten and be successful in an environment with 20+ children to 1 adult. We have interviewed several kindergarten teachers and asked them what they would like to see in a child just entering kindergarten. The main issues are socializing and being able to follow directions. We have implemented these and also the academic areas mentioned into our program.
We make sure children get plenty of outdoor play. We feel it helps children remain healthier and happier when they get outdoors at least 2 to 3 hours a day.
Themes
All About Me |
Zoo Animals |
Transportation/Safety |
Occupation |
Halloween |
Thanksgiving |
Christmas |
Christmas in other Countries |
Forest Animals |
Winter |
Valentines |
Dinosaurs |
Farm Animals |
Spring |
Easter |
Insects |
Weather and Kites |
Water Creatures |
Circus |
Curriculum
Recognize Numbers 1 – 15
Count from 1 to 30
One to One Counting
Recognize Upper Case Letters
Recognize Lower Case Letters
Recognize and Produce the Sound of the Letters
Be Able to Write Their Name
Understand the Calendar
Daily Schedule
Our day is based on a schedule that helps the day run smoothly. This schedule may vary from day to day according to the needs of the children, weather, field trips and so forth.
7:15am – 7:30am *Free Play
7:30am – 8:00am Breakfast/Clean-up
8:00am – 9:00am *Free Play
9:00am – 9:30am Circle Time Activities
– Welcoming song
– Calendar
– Sharing
– Songs
– Names Shapes
– Language Activities
9:30am – 10:00am Preschool Activities/*Free Play
10:00am – 10:30am Self-served Snack/Clean-up
10:30am – 11:00am Arts and Craft Activities/*Free Play/Outdoor Play
11:00am – 11:30am Co-Active Games/Large Motor/Outdoor Play
11:00am – 12:00pm Outdoor Play/Clean-up for Lunch
12:00pm – 12:30pm Self-served Lunch/Clean-up
12:30pm – 12:45pm Quiet Down Time (Books on Cots)
12:45pm – 1:00pm Story Time
1:00pm – 3:00pm Rest Time
3:00pm – 3:30pm Self-served Snack/Clean-up
3:30pm – 5:30pm Outdoor Play/*Free Play
*Free Play: All of the following areas or centers are available:
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Art Center |
Block Area |
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Dramatic Play/Dress-up |
Easel |
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Sensory Table |
Science Center |
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Table Toys/Puzzles |
Play Dough Center |
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Book Area |
Dollhouse/Castle Area |
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