Developing skills through free play and discovery (Half Day Program)
SCIS strives to create a stimulating, nurturing classroom community, where everyone is respected and valued, and where learning becomes a natural part of socialization.
Our early childhood program encourages discovery, experimentation, creativity, and play for young children to become part of a social group. Learning happens through a variety of interactions with other students and adults in formal and informal situations.
Preschool Program Elements
Physical development
Small motor coordination occurs when coloring, cutting, scribbling, drawing somewhat recognizable pictures, painting, pasting, lacing, building with blocks, working puzzles, folding paper, making horizontal lines, vertical lines, and circles.
Large motor coordination
Large motor coordination is developed through experiences of running, jumping, climbing, balancing, throwing, and dancing.
Social and emotional development
Children are given opportunities to interact with peers and other adults in a school setting. They are encouraged to identify feelings and are taught how to appropriately express their feelings to others. During this development, children learn and are encouraged to do the following:
- Separate from parents
- Follow routines and procedures
- Listen to others to gain and share information
- Help to solve problems
- Demonstrate pride and confidence in self
- React to disappointment and failure in an acceptable manner
- Think independently
Intellectual development
Preschoolers are in a period of rapid learning and development. They increase their language skills and their understanding of the world around them by learning songs, listening to a variety of stories, saying the letters of the alphabet, playing games, recognizing patterns, engaging in creative play and experimentation, and learning that other people have feelings too.
Math begins with learning about numbers, shapes, sorting, classifying, problem solving, and finding patterns.
Homework
There will be no regular homework assigned for preschool children.Parents are encouraged to read to their children on a daily basis and can reinforce classroom concepts through home play, songs, puzzles, games, and enriching family activities.
Supplies
Students in the preschool program should bring the following items:
- An extra change of clothes to keep at school, including shoes or slippers (does not need to be the school uniform)
- A healthy snack and drink daily
