Programs
- Program Overview:
- Little Sprouts Preschool offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 to 5. Our program focuses on the holistic development of each child, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through a balance of structured activities and free play. We believe in creating a foundation for lifelong learning and curiosity.
- Curriculum Highlights:
- 1. Academic Foundations:
- Literacy: Introduction to letters, sounds, and early reading skills through engaging stories, songs, and games. Activities include phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and vocabulary building.
- Mathematics: Basic concepts of numbers, shapes, and patterns are taught through hands-on activities and interactive play. Children learn counting, sorting, measuring, and simple problem-solving.
- 2. Social-Emotional Development:
- Positive Interactions: Encouraging positive interactions and relationships among peers through cooperative games, group projects, and role-playing scenarios.
- Self-Regulation: Teaching self-regulation, empathy, and cooperation through mindfulness practices, emotion recognition activities, and guided discussions about feelings and behavior.
- 3. Creative Expression:
- Art: Daily opportunities for creative expression through painting, drawing, crafting, and sculpting. Projects are designed to enhance fine motor skills and encourage individual creativity.
- Music and Movement: Emphasis on self-expression and creativity through music, dance, and movement activities. Children explore rhythm, melody, and various musical instruments.
- 4. Physical Development:
- Gross Motor Skills: Indoor and outdoor activities that promote gross motor skills such as running, jumping, climbing, and balancing. Our playground is equipped with safe and stimulating equipment.
- Fine Motor Skills: Activities that enhance fine motor skills, including puzzles, building blocks, threading beads, and drawing.
- 5. STEM Exploration:
- Science: Introducing basic science concepts through playful exploration and experimentation. Topics include nature, animals, weather, and simple experiments.
- Technology: Familiarizing children with basic technology through interactive tools and educational software.
- Engineering: Building and construction activities that encourage problem-solving and creativity.
- Mathematics: Reinforcing math concepts through games, activities, and real-world applications.
- Program Features:
- Qualified Staff: Our teachers are experienced and passionate about early childhood education, providing individualized attention to each child. All staff members undergo continuous professional development.
- Safe and Stimulating Environment: Classrooms are designed to be safe, inviting, and rich with materials that stimulate learning and curiosity. We maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly environment.
- Parental Involvement: We encourage active participation from parents through regular updates, parent-teacher meetings, and special events. Parents are partners in their child’s education, and we welcome their input and involvement.
- Flexible Scheduling: Full-day and half-day programs are available to accommodate different family needs. We offer early drop-off and late pick-up options to support working parents.
- Special Programs and Activities:
- Field Trips: Regular field trips to local parks, museums, and cultural centers to extend learning beyond the classroom.
- Guest Speakers: Visits from community helpers, artists, and performers to enrich the children’s learning experience.
- Seasonal Celebrations: Celebrating cultural diversity and seasonal events with special activities, crafts, and performances.
- Enrollment:
- To enroll your child or to learn more about our program, please visit our website or contact our office for a tour and consultation. We welcome all families to join our community and embark on an exciting educational journey with Little Spouts Preschool.