Preschoolers learn best when they are engaged in meaningful activities and experiences.  Our preschool classrooms are arranged in play and learning centers as well as space for sharing and circle time, teacher directed lessons and quiet time.  The children are immersed in purposeful learning experiences and numerous opportunities are provided to help meet the childrens' physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs.  Playtime and sharing are essential as these enable children to learn from each other and the world around them.

Below is a list of developmentally appropriate skills and concepts that are included in the activities we provide in our preschool program.  We always consider that each child develops at a different rate and that some may move beyond these while others may not be ready for some.  All children will feel successful in our safe, secure and supportive learning environment.
        

Intellectual Development Matching object/picture Comparing sizes Sorting/Grouping objects Counting Speaking in sentences Knowing/Recognizing name Recognizing shapes, colors Answering questions Telling stories Recognizing numbers/letters Following simple rules and directions Using and understanding spatial words Expressing oneself with language Able to attend/sit/listen	Physical Development Jumping in place Walking up and down stairs Throwing a ball Catching with both hands Draws representative pictures Can trace Starts to write name Can draw a circle, line Can put together puzzles, manipulatives, toys Using scissors to cut Wash and dries hands by self Builds and stacks blocks Able to dress self Toilet trained
Social and Emotional Development Begins to take turns and share Learning and recognizing about empathy, feelings of others Developing cultural awareness and appreciation