Classroom Activities
We strive to provide a balance of structure and freedom; quiet and active play through teacher/child directed activities.
Children begin and end their preschool morning by joining the teacher on the floor and sitting in a circle (circle time). Music, art, science, math, snack, story-time and physical fitness are incorporated into the daily lessons. During 'free play' children will select from among the following learning centers:
- library/language arts corner
- career/writing center
- science area
- math/small motor skill area
- construction/large building block area
- home/family area
- art center
We try to go outside every day with weather permitting. We have a fenced in play area with a variety of equipment that encourages large muscle development. We also utilize the large outdoor grounds that surround the parish for running up and down hills, jumping, hiding behind trees/shrubs, exploring and observing nature. The Parish Hall is our "large muscle" room and is used primarily when we cannot go outside to play. Teachers plan a variety of activities, which may include movement, games set to music, and use of such equipment as balance beams, beanbags, hoops, tunnels, or parachutes.