Kindergarten Prep children are physically and cognitively able to take on more challenges while still engaging in important foundational learning like friendship building and developing a strong self-concept.
Our curriculum allows Kindergarten Prep children advance skills in core pre-academic areas such as literacy, math, and science, as well as in other essential areas such as art, social and emotional well-being, and health and wellness. Our whole-child approach ensures that children are exposed to a diverse array of learning activities and that they thrive in all areas of development, becoming creative thinkers, complex problem solvers, empathetic collaborators, curious investigators, and astute decision makers. Equally important is ensuring that they are prepared to succeed in school and life.
Our Kindergarten Prep program is designed to help children reach their greatest potential in all areas including: beginning reading and writing skills, math and science concepts, large and small muscle skills, social and emotional development.
A. Language Works
As children grow, their capacity to communicate becomes paramount to their interactions. At Lighthouse Daycare, language and communication skills are embedded into all of a child’s daily experiences, offering enriched learning opportunities that help children use and build their burgeoning vocabularies and develop the ability to communicate in increasingly complex ways. Language Works provides a framework for meaningful classroom experiences to ensure children aren’t merely memorizing letters and imitating words, but instead gaining a deep understanding of language and communication. Skills mastered in this essential area of development contribute to success in all learning domains including vocabulary building, phonemic awareness, and reading readiness.
B. Math Counts
Children in Kindergarten Prep are fascinated by numerical concepts and mathematical thinking. They are enthusiastic mathematicians, engaging in math regularly as they build block towers, make patterns on a canvas, complete puzzles, or measure the length of a shadow.
Math Counts ensures that children develop the mathematical fluency necessary for kindergarten readiness. By exploring the fundamental concepts of geometry, algebra, and statistics, Math Counts ensures children don’t simply learn numbers by routine, but instead build mathematical understanding to develop quantitative reasoning, solve problems, and use math in real and meaningful ways
C. Science Rocks
Children in Kindergarten Prep are poised for scientific discovery. As their cognitive and physical abilities develop, they are increasingly able to advance scientific reasoning, to develop and test their own theories, and to engage in long-term experiments. These activities build important scientific competencies and enhance critical learning by nurturing curiosity, perseverance, and critical thinking skills. Science Rocks engages Kindergarten Prep children in complex and meaningful scientific learning. Rather than simply participating in a series of unrelated activities, children explore in-depth opportunities that build on prior knowledge and lead to new knowledge and skills. Science Rocks explores the broad scope of scientific disciplines, from physics, to chemistry, to earth science. Through these experiences, children in Kindergarten Prep will have the opportunity to make queries, test hypotheses, investigate properties, explore scientific phenomenon, and make profound discoveries.
D. ArtSmart
As children grow, their ability to engage in complex projects increases, paving the way for vibrant, creative, and expressive artistic endeavors. Kindergarten Prep is an ideal time to introduce children to increasingly intricate artistic experiences that enhance development in many domains. Such activities develop not only an appreciation of the arts, but also build algebra, chemistry, vocabulary, and communications skills through exploring musical rhythms, mixing paints, and engaging in pretend play. ArtSmart extends children’s skills and knowledge through open-ended, meaningful, process-oriented art experiences. By studying Jackson Pollack or Picasso, weaving on a loom, composing and playing music, or scripting and directing a puppet show, children engage in authentic art experiences and become budding masters of the arts.
E. Our World
Kindergarten Prep children are becoming aware of the world and their ability to make an impact in it. They are interested in the diversity of people, cultures, and the environment, and they seek out meaningful opportunities to learn about and engage in their communities. These experiences develop a child’s sense of citizenship, enhance their self-concept and self-esteem, and prepare them to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. Our World curriculum offers children opportunities to learn about geography and civics. Through these experiences, Our World fosters the development of all areas of a child’s emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skills, compassion and acceptance, appreciation of diversity, stewardship of environments, and personal responsibility.
F. Well Aware
Physical health and development are as critical to a child’s learning ability as any other area of development. In Kindergarten Prep, children are becoming more independent, increasingly responsible for their own choices and decisions, and ready to start tending to their personal care and safety. Healthy eating, exercise, and safety habits are essential skills that will ensure good choices, bolster positive self-esteem, and serve children throughout their lives.
Well Aware is a unique and important curriculum component that ensures children are engaging in daily activities that advance their understanding of wellness and associated experiences. A primary goal of Well Aware is to encourage children to not only be aware of the importance of physical wellness, but to enjoy physical activities and to take pride in their active bodies and growing capabilities.
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Phone: +1 917-444-1084
Email: lighthousedaycare.llc@gmail.com