Preprimary

Fostering a sense of wonder and an excitement for learning, Preprimary is a hands-on, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate program for young children.

As three-year-olds learn best by doing, Preprimary children have innumerable opportunities to explore, try new things, and grow. Children are encouraged to interact and role-play in both a dramatic play area and outside; construct structures with blocks; build with a variety of manipulative materials; use mixed media such as paints, Plasticine, clay, and sculpture materials; investigate science through exploration; and begin to appreciate literature through listening to stories and dictating their own. These, as well as many other play-based activities, promote positive social, emotional, and academic growth. Bi-weekly special classes in music, physical education, library, and art also complement our classroom activities.

From learning how to master materials, to learning how to share and be part of a group, our Preprimary children establish and enhance a well-rounded foundation for future learning and development.

Play gives children opportunities to understand the world, interact with others in social ways, express and control emotions, and develop their symbolic capabilities.”

National Association on Educating Young Children Position Paper on Developmentally Appropriate Practice