KINDERGARTEN CONNECTION (4 — 5 YEARS)

GETTING READY TO GO ON.

  • Kindergarten Prep — letters, words, numbers, early science and math concepts
  • Imaginative Development — arts and crafts, dramatic play, storytelling
  • Social Development — interaction, cooperation, helping others
  • Physical Development — indoor and outdoor play, games, dancing

Getting ready for kindergarten is exciting – and we want your child to stay excited about learning. So while we increase the focus on math, science, language and social studies, we make sure it’s presented with a big dose of fun. The Empowered Child™ curriculum at Childtime was designed by early education specialists and follows the guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice set forth by national accrediting associations.

Our curriculum helps children develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they’ll need to succeed in kindergarten, school and life. Teachers plan lessons to deepen understanding of basic academic concepts through exploration, investigation and play. We provide a place where children can challenge themselves and enjoy the thrill of discovery as they look forward to school. In fact, a study showed that children in our program made substantial gains in development and had the necessary skills to enter and excel in kindergarten.

For more information regarding care, safety and education in our Kindergarten Connection room, take our Virtual Tour.

A CHILD’S DAY.

8:15 Your son dashes to the Pretend Center while you chat with the teacher.
8:30 Snack — today it’s toast, jam and fruit.
9:00 All the children assemble and the teacher gives an overview of the day. Then they sing a counting song before choosing learning centers.
9:30 Your child chooses the Language Center, where he works on a story.
10:15 He and two others make cinnamon dough to use like clay.
10:45 It’s a beautiful day outside — they point out shapes in the clouds.
12:00 Lunch is served. Your son helps count out the plates for the group. They chat excitedly about the morning.
12:30 Quiet time and a restful nap.
2:30 Time for a fruit cup and crackers. What a great snack!
2:45 Now for a game of musical hide and seek, and your son is “it.”
3:00 This afternoon, your son chooses the Math Center, where he and friends make a number chart using different textures.
4:00 The end of the day is a great time for some fresh air and fun outside.
4:30 Back inside to explore some learning centers.
5:20 You arrive to pick him up — he’s excited to tell you all about his day.