PROGRAM
Our Curriculum - Learning through Play
Each day, children are offered activities designed to help them learn. Activities and projects range from art, science, and numbers.
Sensory-motor and fine motor development are important, so there is always a sensory activity, such as play-dough or water play.
Classrooms are equipped with puzzles, manipulative toys to develop fine motor skills, easel painting, train sets, building blocks, and a dramatic play area, which is updated frequently with new themes.
There is a large gross motor area which we developed with the aid of an occupational therapist in order to provide a variety of activities ideal for sensory-motor learning.
HALF-DAY PROGRAM: 9AM – 1PM
9–9:40AM | Arrival & Choice Time
Children begin the day with open-ended choices in the Music & Movement Studio or on the playground, including gross motor play, music, books, table invitations, and sensory exploration.
9:40–10:00 | Morning Community Circle
A music and movement gathering with greetings, classroom jobs, Spanish language exposure, and a preview of the day's experiences.
10–10:15AM | Outdoor Snack & Community Time
Children enjoy a family-style snack outdoors on the playground while practicing independence, conversation, and classroom routines.
10:15–10:50AM | Playground Exploration
Children engage in climbing, obstacle courses, sandbox play, swings, and cooperative games. Playground time supports gross motor development, social interaction, confidence building, and body awareness.
10:50–11:00 | Transition & Studio Introduction
Children transition indoors by gathering belongings, removing outdoor gear, washing hands, settling with a book, and learning about the day's Exploration Studio choices.
11AM–12:15PM | Exploration Studios
Children choose from a variety of hands-on learning environments designed to support creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and independent exploration.
Exploration Studios include:
STEM & Discovery Studio
Children investigate science, nature, materials, and classroom questions through hands-on exploration, observation, experimentation, and the Discovery Shelf.
Art & Sensory Studio
Children explore creative materials, process art, seasonal projects, and sensory experiences that encourage imagination, fine motor development, and self-expression.
Creation & Maker Studio
Children explore creating, designing, and building with loose parts, recycled materials, natural materials, puzzles, marble runs, and other hands-on materials. This area supports fine motor development, concentration, creativity, problem-solving, and the confidence to bring ideas to life.
Blocks & Small World Studio
Children build environments and imaginative worlds using blocks, animals, people, vehicles, and props while developing spatial awareness, storytelling, and collaboration.
Dramatic Play Studio
Children engage in role play, imaginative scenarios, and social storytelling through classroom themes and real-world experiences.
Library & Writing Studio
Children explore books, storytelling materials, drawing, writing, and early literacy experiences through play and conversation.
12:15–1PM | Lunch, Storytelling & Dismissal
Lunch is followed by interactive storytelling through books, puppets, felt boards, and story materials that connect to classroom investigations and future literacy experiences.
FULL-DAY PROGRAM WITH Afternoon ENRICHMENT: 9AM – 3PM
9AM – 1PM
The morning schedule remains the same.
1:00–1:30PM | Rest, Reflection & Reset
Children transition into a calm afternoon routine with opportunities for rest, quiet reflection, yoga-inspired stretching, and gentle movement. Teachers support regulation through calming stories, breathing exercises, and body awareness activities.
Younger children who need sleep may rest, while older children participate in quiet activities that support self-regulation and readiness for afternoon learning.
1:30–2:30PM | Workshop Studio
Small-group teacher-guided experiences focused on STEM, cooking, gardening, woodworking, art techniques, practical life skills, and deeper project work.
Children are invited to participate in teacher-led demonstrations and investigations while also having opportunities to observe, ask questions, and explore materials independently.
2:30–3PM | Playground Community Time & Snack
Children transition outdoors for snack and end-of-day connection. This time allows children to move their bodies, socialize, continue playground exploration, and reflect on their discoveries from the day.
