Pre-Kindergarten
in Pre-K, they build upon their sense of responsibility for their own learning because they enjoy what they are doing.
the pre-K care program at CT
Our Pre-K class provides excellent preparation for entering Kindergarten. Students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful experiences, which our certified teacher provides on a daily basis. Whether it is in play or educational centers, the children are immersed in learning experiences that meet their physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs. Our curriculum integrates many important content areas- Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Music and the Arts, Spanish, American Sign Language, Computer Skills, and Yoga! Each month we cover different topics and themes to keep the students engaged and excited to learn. Children are often required to put their problem-solving skills to work when encountering new tasks. They build upon their sense of responsibility for their own learning because they enjoy what they are doing. We are here to broaden the student’s horizons and prepare them for their bright futures!
Some specific things children learn in preparation for Kindergarten:
- Recognition of all letters and their sounds in English, Spanish and Sign Language and the ability to write them in Upper and Lower case
- Recognition of numbers 1-20 in English and Spanish and the ability to write them
- Ability to count to 20 and beyond
- Shapes, Position words, Colors
- Perfect writing first name and begin writing last name
Individualized care
- Independent, teacher-directed, and small-group activities that encourage investigation, exploration, and discovery
- Learning approaches that adapt to each child and incorporate their strengths and interests
- Curriculum that supports creative expression, literacy, music, and more
- Confidence-building opportunities to solve problems and make decisions
- STEM learning that encourages future-forward skills
- Safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed all state, local, and national guidelines
Preschool program
Safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed all state, local, and national guidelines
Signature practices
CT curriculum includes preschool Signature Practices that offer hands-on approaches to encourage the skills your child will need in kindergarten and beyond:
- Everyday Mathematics®: Integrating numbers into real-life routines
- Cooking with Recipes: Creating in the kitchen to learn about counting, measuring, and fractions
- Daily Pre-Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking: Stories and literature to promote the understanding of the relationship between speech and print
- Writing Center: Access to a wide variety of writing tools, paper, and other materials to inspire an interest in writing, creating books, and more
- Science Laboratory: Hands-on opportunities to collect, examine, explore, and experiment with natural materials
- STEM Activities: Building and problem solving using science, technology, engineering, and math
- Woodworking: Real tools and materials to tinker, construct, and explore weight, balance, strength, and texture
