four year olds

The MEADOW (Butterflies) focuses on promoting fine motor development, along with opportunities to further develop social and emotional skills. We offer opportunities to support the pre-literacy skills necessary for  reading and writing. Recognition of letters, numbers, basic shapes, and life signs are encouraged, along with creative play opportunities using science and art. A structure of balance between individual learning (including the support for scissor skills, glue practice, painting, and using various writing instruments) and free play in centers (where choices   can be made based on personal interests) provide a healthy,    enjoyable environment where learning is fun- and so is making a mess! We also actively encourage independence and self help skills. The daily schedule incorporates individual and group activities along with time spent outside/gross motor play on a shaded age-appropriate playground. Lunch is provided and served in the classroom family style.