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Our Preschool program begins with children two and older. Our curriculum is taught throughout the day, not just the morning hours. The academics consist of: history and current events, gross motor, fine motor, math, language development, art / creativity, science and discovery, imaginative play, and music.
Children are encouraged to participate in our program, but we do not force a child to participate.
A brief description of our learning centers are listed below:
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Each week the children participate in circle time and discuss what is going on in the world around them. Past events are presented to the children in order to stimulate thoughts. History is implemented into our current event curriculum to assist children in understanding why life is the way it is today and how it will be used to understand the future. |
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Abacus has a large gym that is utilized at least two times a day by each classroom. Structured, planned games and exercises are a part of our gym time. There are age appropriate playgrounds at every center. Every class has assigned outside playtime daily. Exercises in our classrooms or dancing to music are other ways in which we develop gross motor skills and coordination. |
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Putting together puzzles is an everyday occurrence. Manipulating toys, crayons, and scissors help to enhance a child's fine motor skills. Eye-Hand coordination, such as sorting objects or making a tower with blocks are just a few of the fine motor skills learned each day. |
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Depending on the age of the child, math concepts are incorporated into our daily lesson plans. Playing with blocks, children learn to sort by colors and shapes, solve problems by developing a plan and carrying it through, and develop basic math skills by counting out the blocks needed for their project. Even the two year old children begin basic math skills by counting food (A child will receive two crackers, if they eat one they have one left). |
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Language is developed through many every day experiences. It is developed through listening to and learning songs, finger plays, and books. Language is also developed through everyday conversations with peers and adults. Phonics is reviewed each day during our preschool time. |
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Art allows children to express themselves individually and creatively. Art also teaches a child important listening skills by hearing and following instructions. Supplies used in our Art Centers are shared, which enhances cooperation and group interaction. It also allows children to explore colors, textures, and patterns. |
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Our preschool offers many activities and experiments each week. The topics include: Facts about my body, weather, problem solving, nutrition, nature, health issues, and a basic knowledge of the way things work. |
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This type of play consists of make-believe. Children can play dress-up, pretend to work in a kitchen, or imagine they are a mom, dad, actor, or teachers.
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We offer additional programming throughout the year. These extracurricular activities and lessons have separate registration forms and will be billed monthly in addition to our tuition costs. A basic overview of these lessons are always offered in our daily curriculum. Parents wanting more intense training for their children are encouraged to register their child in our extracurricular programming. |
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