progressive preschool

classes offered

An integrated curriculum designed to prepare children for the transition from the comforts of home to the “big” school. A readiness class aimed to develop the child's natural awareness of his environment and focus on developmental
milestones enhancing his psychomotor, social, language and cognitive skills.  

18-week program (semestral)
Accepts enrollees all-year round


                TODDLERS    Ages 1.6 - 2.6 years old. 3:30-4:30 pm                                          (1 hr) Monday to Thursday

                NURSERY I    Ages 2.7 - 3.5 years old. 9:30-12:00pm                                                     (21/2 hours) Monday to Friday

               NURSERY II    Ages 3.6 - 4.5 years old.  12:30-3:30pm                                                      (21/2 hours) Monday to Friday

 

daily schedule

 

 1ST Period       CLASS SETS IN/FREE PLAY (20 minutes)

The children arrive and settle down. They are presented with manipulatives and toys for free play and socialization. 

 2nd Period        CIRCLE TIME/SHARING (15 minutes)    The children gather in the meeting area to pray, greet each other, sing songs, talk about the Day, Date and Weather, discuss the THEME for the day and prepare them for the lesson.

3rd Period           STORY TIME (20 minutes)                         A story is read to the children to help instill the love for books and develop the love for reading. Pre-reading activities help in vocabulary building, and Post-reading and enrichment activities develop the children’s comprehension skills. 

4th Period          OUTDOOR PLAY (15 minutes)                 The children have so much energy built up inside of them. This period allows them to release energy and enhance  their gross motor skills in the play area.

5th Period       SNACK TIME (15 minutes)                        The children take their snack together  and clean up after themselves. They also learn self-help skills such as brushing their hair, changing clothes and washing their hands.  

6th Period   CONCEPT BUILDING/LESSONS(20mins)      The children are introduced to basic concepts and lessons. Children learn best through play. Play-based activities and games are prepared for children to enjoy learning.       

7th Period        SPECIAL ACTIVITY (20 minutes)    Activities that enhance the concepts and lessons learned. These activities provide comprehension development and enrichment. Art activities, worksheets and workbooks are used as tools for developing their fine motor skills focusing on beginning writing.   

8th Period       PACK AWAY/DISMISSAL (5 minutes)     The toys and materials that children used will be returned to their proper places. The children are encouraged to pack away by themselves. 

9th Period    QUIET TIME/DISMISSAL (5 minutes)        The children take time to relax and calm down after the days work before they are dismissed.            

*The schedule can vary depending on the activity and lesson for the day.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Toddler classes are 30 minutes less and academic lessons are not enhanced but touched on.  Development of language, social/emotional skills and physical and fine motor skills are focused in depth, and basic concepts followed by simple activities are promoted.

 

 

  
  

daily activities