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 ample Curriculum
Our Classroom Philosophy:
In the first weeks of school, children will begin learning about each other, their teachers, and themselves. We will focus on the classroom and the creation of a physically and emotionally safe environment. The children will learn to participate in the routines and activities that make up pre-school life. They learn to say goodbye in the morning and feel safe in the classroom. They learn to be responsible for themselves and begin to develop a degree of autonomy and self-regulation in the classroom by making choices and cleaning up after themselves. They learn routines and learn to perform certain jobs in the classroom.
The children will also be exploring the different learning centers in the classroom; e.g., the block area, dramatic play, work with manipulatives, the art and sensory tables, music, science and simple math. They will participate in meaningful and developmentally appropriate class activities, and learn to express their opinions and ideas and to listen respectfully to those of their classmates, in a group setting. They will learn how to be members of a classroom community, share positive social experiences, and learn about how to get along with each other and become kind and caring friends.
Daisy, Angela and I look forward to building a sense of community and spending a wonderful year together.
Below is a sample of themes that the children will be exploring. These themes will be explored through books, art, dramatic play, songs and games.
Traditional Tales/Tell me a Story | Neighborhood study |
Occupations workers, tools & uniforms | Families |
We are different; we are the same | Magic mixtures |
Sound & movement | Art & artists |
Dinosaurs/reptiles | Bugs & insects |
Under the Big Top- Fun & Fantasy | Our bodies |
Rainbows/Shadows/Raindrops | Planting & Growing |
Our classroom will include the following activities:
Learning centers | Block building |
Book corner | Arts & Crafts |
Easel painting & other easel activities | Music/movement |
Manipulatives & Fine Motor Activities | Cooking & baking |
Circle/group games singing dancing | Sensory activities |
Water/sand/play | Birthday circles |
Special celebrations | Outdoor play |
Dramatic play/housekeeping | Science |
Math | |
We will go on walks through the neighborhood and visit local sites. As the year progresses, I may include outings like Puppetworks, Prospect Park and others that will be announced.
Our Daily Schedule
8:30-9:30 - Learning centers
9:30-9:45 - Circle time good morning, songs, sharing experiences, discuss our plan for the day
9:45-10:00 - Snack
10:00-10:15 - Toileting/individual quiet reading
10:15-11:15 - Yard time structured and unstructured activities
11:15-11:45 - Group meeting story, theme related activities & games
11:45-12:30 - Lunch
12:30-12:45 - Clean-up/toileting/quiet reading
12:45-2:00 - Rest time/nap time
2:00-2:30 - Table time/manipulatives, drawing, fine motor activities
2:30-2:45 - Good-bye circle recap days activities
2:45-3:00 - Dismissal in yard
(depending on weather or stories if weather is inclement)
3:00-6:00 - Extended day - after-school activities |
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Monday/Wednesday/Friday Class |
Tuesday/Thursday Class |
Mon: Music 11:2012:00 | Tues: Music 9:4010:15 |
Wed: Movement 11:45-12:15 | Thurs: Movement 9:30-10:00 |
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Books and Authors We Have Been Enjoying
All Eric Carle
Maurice Sendak
Dr. Seuss
P.D. Eastman
Bill Martin Jr.
Margaret & H.A. Rey
Aliki
Titles of Books
Autumn Comes
Chicka, Chicka Boom Boom
The Apple Pie Tree
We Are Alike, We Are Different
Caps for Sale
Olivias Book of Opposite
No, David
David Goes to School
I Like Me
© Beansprouts Nursery School
453 Sixth Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11215
(718) 965-8573
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