Academics I teach letters, phonic sounds, numbers, writing (and many other concepts) as well as the Bible. My use of manipulatives makes learning feel like playing games.
Role Play and Dramatization How great to pretend! Many of my activities involve role-play opportunities. Roar!
Scientific Exploration Opportunities abound for experimentation. Proper hands-on materials are used so the children can explore scientific principles. (My volcano experimentation is shown). See the "science concepts" website tab for more details about my science curriculum.
Community Involvement Visits and interaction with community helpers are encouraged (including police officers, fire fighters, dental professionals, medical personnel, and many others).
Cooking Children love to cook! What a great opportunity for learning. (This picture shows children cooking "Green Eggs and Ham"). Mixing, following recipes, measuring and tasting. YUM!
On-Stage Performances What a great experience for the children and truly memorable ones for Mom and Dad.
Arts & Crafts Opportunities for creativity every day. Fun, fun, fun, fun! Need I say more?
Group Games Children love to play games! My teacher created games are designed for specific learning goals and targeted to our curriculum (see pictures of group games and activities in the "Theme and Letter Activities A to Z" website tab).
Dress-up Fun: Imagination is a big part of childhood. The children love to pretend to be super-heros, princesses, pirates, and more.
Sharing School is a place to share and learn about each other. Communication skills, socialization and the ability to take turns are an integral part of each day.
Party Days What an excellent chance to learn about the traditions associated with each holiday (as well as their historical significance). Best of all is the excitement and anticipation in planning for such memorable days.
Movement & Music Songs and music (as well as dancing with streamers, using bean bags, rhythm sticks, and bells to name a few) are important activities in helping to develop large motor skills, listening skills, the ability to follow directions, left/right discrimination, and to just have a good time! See the website tab on "Music and Movement" for more details.
Outdoor Play Bicycles, balls, climbing structures, slides, teeter-totters, water play tables, scooters, hopscotch, and a sandbox area are every child's chance to have fun while using their large motor skills and learn to socialize.
Cooperative Play Children work and play together. They learn about taking turns, following directions, using manners, socialization, focusing on a common goal; all while having wonderful new experiences with other children.
Parent Participation Parents are encouraged to help in the classroom whenever possible and are invited to school for numerous activities.