Programs - The Red Group

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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 the morning (please contact us at info@thewesthillschool.org for exact times). 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.

MUSIC

During the week, there is a special music period. This is "Rhythms Time" when the piano "talks" to them. There is a lot of opportunity for improvisation and dramatization.

CIRCLE

This is a time when the children discuss the weather and such special topics as the Seasons and Holidays, Domestic and Wild Animals, Colors, Shapes and Textures, Indians, Food Groups, Transportation and others. The children are encouraged to not only listen, but also to join in the discussions.

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.

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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