Sunshine Room (4-5 years)
Ms. Christina L. | Lead Teacher
Ms. Christina L. holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Saint Mary an impressive 25 years of experience, she has been a shining star on our team since 2014!!! Working full-time from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Ms. Christina is also CPR and First Aid certified.
Her classroom is a dynamic and exciting environment, brimming with age-appropriate activities and fantastic child-led learning opportunities that set her students up for success!
ENVIRONMENT
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A balanced room where children can feel safe to refine and practice social and life skills
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Children continue practicing the structures of group care that will help to ease the transition into kindergarten and the school system. Teachers are aware of school expectations and work on these with the children.
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The environment is changed to support the lesson plans
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This room is licensed for up to ten children
CURRICULUM
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Lesson plans consist of activities in social emotional growth, motor skill development, acquisition of language, cognitive development and Christianity
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Activities are planned using individual time, small groups, large groups, and music and movement
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An emphasis is placed on the three areas of math concepts: number and operations, spatial relationships and measurements
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Children are exposed to all areas of development through theme-based units that encourage exploration and curiosity
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Children continue practicing writing skills by participating in activities that work their small muscle group
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During the summer, this class has special activities and field trips each week
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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Teachers encourage and welcome parent participation and involvement