Programs - The Green Group

Two and Seven Months to Very Young Three Year olds
As you observe in the classroom, these notes may give you a
better understanding of the daily program.
Remember that our philosophy is, "Learning is fun."

FREE PLAY

The children arrive in morning. (contact us at info@thewesthillschool.org to learn about exact times and days). After hanging up their outer clothing, and "signing in", they are free to choose from many activities available. Some of the things offered are trucks, building blocks, trains, hammering toys, dolls, and housekeeping toys. The easel is always ready to create with paints, pastels or magic markers. There are books to look at, puzzles to work on and crayons for drawing. A variety of table top toys are rotated. This period gives the children an opportunity to learn social interaction, sharing and to take turns. The teacher oversees these activities within a warm, nurturing environment. Although the children may use the bathroom whenever they wish, the children are sent to the bathroom during Free Play and before the end of their school day. The children are expected to be well on their way toward successful "potty-training" before they begin the school year. Diapers and "Pull-Ups"are prohibited. Accidents do happen, so we ask that an extra set of clothes be left at school at the beginning of the year.

DANCE AND CREATIVE MOVEMENT

One day a week our Creative Movement teacher delights the children with fun and exciting ways to use their large motor skills. The children are introduced to the principals of dance and movement while developing their own natural ability to imagine and pretend.

SNACK TIME

With freshly washed hands, all the children sit at the table for juice and a snack. They help with the preparations by participating in different jobs. Informal discussions about topics such as All About Me including Family and Friends, Colors, Shapes and Textures, Seasons and Holidays, as well as Animal Life, are held at this time.

OUTSIDE PLAY

Weather permitting, all children spend the last part of the morning on the playground. Each piece of equipment is carefully teacher supervised. Dismissal begins at 11:30 a.m. from the playground.

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