Below is a list of developmental skills and their related activities that your child will experience while enrolled in our Nursery School:

EMOTIONAL:

Emotional needs are met through loving attention given to all children individually on a daily basis.

INTELLECTUAL:

Math
Counting, Grouping and sorting, measurement, numbers and graphing, patterning, comparisons, classification, geometric solids, sets, logical thinking activities, matching activities, sequencing activities and appropriate manipulatives to address early math readiness.

Language
Story telling, flannel boards, puppets, board and language games, rhyming, phonics, letter recognition, reading activities, story recall and circle time discussion. Children are given the opportunity to choose a book to read and teachers encourage expressive language development.

Sensorial
Shape activities and vocabulary, size activities, puzzles, tactile sensory recognition, color activities and vocabulary, smelling and tasting activities and blindfold activities.

Problem Solving
Science activities, board games, "what if" questions, choosing strategies to "solve the problem."


PHYSICAL:

Gross Motor
Running, jumping, climbing, hopping, ball play, balance beam, relays, obstacle course, exercises, creative movement, blocks/construction, riding toys, skipping, galloping, circle games, parachute, indoor and outdoor play and movement activities.

Fine Motor
Cutting, pasting, painting, puzzles, stringing, pouring, play dough, coloring/markers, printing/pencil skills, peg work, sewing, manipulatives, scooping, sorting, and spooning.


SOCIAL:
Group play in the block and construction area, dramatic play, creative movement, free choice, large motor play time, outside play, group time, housekeeping, sharing opportunities, service projects, music, sand and water play, snack time, stories, discussions and special share time.

A Word About Computers
While we recognize that computers have many advantages, they do not foster socialization. Research has proven that home usage can be beneficial in the preschool years. At this time, it is not recommended in programs where children are being taught to share, socialize, develop individual self-esteem. Cognitively, children can learn through manipulative and age appropriate hands on activities. We recommend an enrichment program after nursery school for computers, such as Faith Kavy’s Kid’s Karousel program.