The preschool
is in session nine months of the year, September through May, with vacations at
Christmas and Easter scheduled in accordance with those of Akron's public
schools.
Core classes begin at 9:15am and 1:00pm. The morning session ends at 12:15;
the afternoon, at 3:15.
Morning Class
Options:
- 2 years - 2 days (T,Th), 3 days (M,W,F), 5 days
- 3 years - 3 days (T,W,Th), 5 days
- Pre-Kindergarten (4 years) - 5 days
- Kindergarten (5 years) - 5 days
A preschool "day" might
typically flow in this sequence:
Attendance and Free
Classroom Play (9:15-10:05) - Children utilize classroom centers for artistic
creation, construction, role playing, etc. They may choose to play individually
or in small groups.
Pick-up Time
(10:05-10:15) - Children learn organizational skills and respect for property
as they are trained to replace toys in their proper places.
Circle Time (10:15-10:30)
- This teaching focal point of the day introduces finger plays, songs, stories,
as well as the language or math concept of the day.
Seat Work (10:30-10:45) -
Fine motor skills progress as the children color, cut, write letters and
numbers, words and sentences.
Arts and Crafts
(9:45-11:00) - Artistic expression is encouraged through activities such as
drawing, painting and creating of seasonal crafts.
Snack Time (11:00-11:15)
- In this relaxed interval children practice serving others and table manners.
It is a time for sharing prayer requests.
Large Motor Play
(11:15-12:15) - When the weather permits, the children utilize the outdoor
playground equipment. At other times large muscles are exercised through
climbing, building and riding equipment in the Activity Room.
Children (except those in
two year old classes) who attend a core morning class may be enrolled in an
afternoon Enrichment Class. Based on parental needs or wishes, children in
Enrichment classes may be present from one to five afternoons. Lunch is
scheduled between 12:00 and 1:00. Rest time occurs from 1:00-1:30. Classes
dismiss at 3:15. Enrichment classes are taught at three levels:
-
Enrichment 3's - 3 year olds
-
Enrichment 4's and 5's - children attending morning Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten
classes
Early Care and/or Late Care are available for children needing to arrive
before 9:00 or needing to remain after 3:30. Care is available from
7:00am-9:00am and from 3:30pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday.
Note: The above classes and times are subject to change as needs fluctuate.
Contact the Preschool Office for further details.
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