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YMCA Preschool
Educational Preschool classes currently offered:
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Let's Explore (2 ½ - 3 years):
This class is designed to offer
socialization, activities to satisfy curiosity, and
assistance in developing fine- and large-motor skills in
a fun, and caring preschool atmosphere. Emphasis is
placed on the child's method of discovery, not on the
end result. This class is available to any child who
will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2010.
Tues/Thurs
9:30 am- 11:30 am - Fry Family YMCA
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Tot Time (2 1/2-3 years):
This class is designed to offer
socialization activities to satisfy curiosity and
assistance in developing fine- and large-motor skills in a
fun, caring preschool atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on
the child’s method of discovery, not on the end result.
There will also be tumbling and gym time. Children must be
2 1/2 by September 1, 2007 to participate in this class.
Tues/Thurs
9:30 - 11:30a Kroehler Family YMCA
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Fabulous Fours (3 ½ - 4 years):
In this class, children are given opportunities to develop skills in listening, following directions, and participating in group activities. Further development of fine-and large-motor skills, as well as activities that stimulate education through exciting age appropriate activities are included. This class is for children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2009.
Mon/Wed/Fri
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm- Fry Family YMCA
Mon/Wed/Fri
9:00 am - 11:30 am- Kroehler Family YMCA
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Pre-K Class:
This class is for children who will
be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2008. The
curriculum is designed with emphasis on specific
school-readiness skills. There are many
opportunities for individual growth in all areas of
development. Conferences and development reports are
included in this class to increase preparedness for
kindergarten.
Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs
Fry Family YMCA
Coming to Kroehler Fall 2008
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Philosophy
Our preschoolers have many opportunities to grow and explore. We offer our children a fun-filled learning experience:
- Through play and guided activities children learn beginning word sounds, rhymes, songs, and games.
- Using classroom discovery areas, children learn basic concepts in science, math, creative arts, cooking, home living and blocks.
- Every activity uses learning goals and objectives to support an age-appropriate, exploration-based learning environment.
- Assessment tools are linked to goals and objectives and are shared with the parents.
- Curriculum materials emphasize basic math concepts, science, music, art, finger-plays, poems, and chants.
- Discovery areas are used to provide opportunities for exploration and choice, based on the child's interest.
Educational preschool at the Heritage YMCA Group is a time of exploring:
- Literacy-letter of the week, journal writing, songs and rhymes
- Math-understanding numbers and quantities, sorting, estimating, graphing, sequencing, patterning, measuring, and problem solving.
- Science- exploration, experimentation, observation, documentation, and problem solving
- Social-Emotional Development- working together, respect for others, independence and responsibility.
- Physical Development- enhancing large and fine-motor skills
- To fulfill our YMCA Mission- To enhance the quality of life for families through programs reflecting Christian principles to build healthy spirit, mind, body for all.
Program Goals
- To provide a warm, stimulating environment, for learning and having fun
- To encourage children's awareness of human diversity and acceptance of differences in others
- To demonstrate and teach character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
- To increase self-confidence and independence and to strengthen leadership skills
- To stimulate an awareness of emotions and feelings and to assist children in learning constructive ways to express themselves.
The curriculum is planned to promote fun and learning for your child, as we strive to support the needs and desires of the families in our program. An important goal in our program is to encourage healthy growth in spirit, mind, and body.
Staff
All staff are very caring, warm, loving and patient people, who enjoy working with the Preschool and Pre-kindergarten aged child. They offer a positive and wholesome experience with this specific age child. Our staff meets the state requirements for Preschool teachers. They also attend ongoing training throughout the year. Staff is certified in CPR, First Aid and National YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Training.
Daily Preschool Activities
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Circle: The
school day begins as the children enjoy a short exercise
song, recite the Pledge of Allegiance, mark the calendar,
and engage in show and tell. The teacher introduces the
topic of the day with the participants sharing ideas and
knowledge about specific topics.
Art: Children
will be exposed to different art media, keeping in mind
that it is the "process" and not the end result that is
encouraged.
Story: Children
enjoy time to listen, to dramatize, and to create stories
using books, flannel boards, puppets, etc.
Center Exploration:
Children are given opportunities to explore and create
using equipment in each activity center- block, home
living, science, large-motor, cognitive, manipulative,
music, book, and art.
Education:
Children will participate in age-appropriate activities
that offer experience in literacy, mathematics, science
and social studies.
Music: Each day
there will be opportunities for the children to enjoy
games, songs, dance, and finger plays relevant to the
topic of the day.
Large-Motor Activities:
There will be specific large-motor activities offered either outside or inside, using equipment such as balls, hoops, balance beam, climbing apparatus, etc. Activities may include skipping, running, hopping, crawling, jumping, and climbing to assist in coordination and promote physical exercise. |
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