Programs
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have ". Maya Angelou
The Curriculum
Children have an innate desire to learn about the wonderful world that surrounds them. As a teacher and parent I want to encourage, promote, refine and preserve this natural curiosity. With the right tools I believe we can create in all children a love of learning that will last a lifetime. I provide a sensory-rich, child-directed, educational and bilingual curriculum for the child. Throughout the course of the class session we will have free choice, reading time and child participation along with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities, outdoor play, and exposure to the arts, with the focus being on discovery and exploration. The curriculum I use is one I have created through my vast experience in the field as well as new research and information available.
Child-Directed Play
In a Child-Directed Environment, the teacher stays aware of what the children are doing but her role is that of facilitating play and discovery rather than directing play. The teacher does this by providing opportunities for each child to engage in interesting and challenging activities that promote competence and mastery. Being child-led means that the daily schedule is not set in stone but rather is a basic guide we follow. Children do thrive on routine. This means that even if we do not spend the exact amount of time each day on every activity, we do follow this sequence for consistency.
Daily Schedule
8:00:-8:45 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and Center Choice
Clean up
8:45-9:15 English Circle Time : Book from our Theme, Letter of the week, Calendar, Weather, Songs, Puppet
9:15-9:45 Outdoor Play
9:45- 10:00 Wash hands and Morning Snack
10:00-10:45 Free Play
Clean up
10:45-11:00 Spanish Circle Time
11:00-11:15 Music and Movement
11:15-11:30 Sensory Play