Pleasant Valley Cooperative Preschool
Classes
Toddler Learning
For Parent and Child
*1 yrs 9 months to 2 yrs 9 months
Parents and their young toddlers are introduced to their first experience of school. Special consideration is given to parent/teacher and child bonding which strengthens throughout the year, ultimately developing a secure and confident relationship which allows a smooth transition into the preschool class where the child is more independent.
Preschool Class
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
*2 yrs 9 months to 3 yrs 9 months
Using creative play and nurturing instruction, children engage in a multitude of activities to foster growth in relationship building, cognitive thinking and physical endurance. Preschoolers’ develop an understanding that learning and living in community is important and that their place within it is highly valued.
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
*2 yrs 9 months to 3 yrs 9 months
Using creative play and nurturing instruction, children engage in a multitude of activities to foster growth in relationship building, cognitive thinking and physical endurance. Preschoolers’ develop an understanding that learning and living in community is important and that their place within it is highly valued.
Pre-Kindergarten Combo Class & Pre-Kindergarten Class
Combo Class: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*3 yrs 3 months and older
Pre-K Class: Monday thru Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*3 years 9 months and older
Through self directed, teacher facilitated and parent supportive curriculum Pre-Kindergarten children will develop skills in social grace, cognitive thinking and physical development. Curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate practices with Kindergarten readiness criteria at the root of all experiences. All of which leads each child on a path of self confidence, academic perseverance with a motivation to learn, and a compassion for the world they live in.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*3 yrs 3 months and older
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*3 years 9 months and older
Through self directed, teacher facilitated and parent supportive curriculum Pre-Kindergarten children will develop skills in social grace, cognitive thinking and physical development. Curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate practices with Kindergarten readiness criteria at the root of all experiences. All of which leads each child on a path of self confidence, academic perseverance with a motivation to learn, and a compassion for the world they live in.
All classes follow the Pleasant Valley School District calendar
with classes running from September to June
* age ranges are for child’s age on Sept 1st.
Since the Co-op is highly sensitive to the needs of the children and the community, classes may change from year to year.
Daily Class Schedule
Toddler Class: Friday
9:00 – 10:00 am Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, science, play dough, dramatic play,
dance, music, stories
10:00 - 10:30 Outdoor activities – climb, bikes, swing, balls, art, water, sand, dramatic play,
gardening
10:30 – 10:45 Snack inside
10:45 – 11:00 Circle time – movement, songs, stories and goodbye
Preschool: T/Th
9:00 – 9:50 am Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, play dough, science, blocks, dramatic play,
dance, music, stories, journaling, writing table
9:50 – 10:00 Clean up
10:00 – 10:15 Circle time - stories, music, movement, finger plays, songs, discussion.
10:15 – 10:35 Snack inside
10:35 – 11:25 Outdoor activities – climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, table activities,art, water, sand,
dramatic play, books, gardening
11:25 – 11:30 Closing circle inside – goodbye
Pre-Kindergarten Combo Class: M/W/F
9:00 - 10:00 am Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, play dough, science, blocks, dramatic play,
dance, music, stories, journaling, writing table
10:00 - 10:10 Clean up
10:10 - 10:30 Circle time - stories, music, movement, finger plays, songs, discussion.
10:30 - 10:50 Snack inside
10:50 - 11:50 Outdoor activities - climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, table activities, art, water, sand,
dramatic play, books, gardening
11:50 - 12:00 Closing circle inside – goodbye
Pre-Kindergarten Class: M/T/W/Th
9:00 – 9:30 Outdoor activities - climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, table activities, art, water,
sand, dramatic play, books, gardening
9:30 – 9:50 Circle time - stories, music, movement, finger plays, songs, discussion.
9:50 - 10:50 Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, play dough, science, math, reading,
writing and language development, blocks, dramatic play, dance, and music 10:50 – 11:00 Clean up
11:00 – 11:20 Snack inside
11:20 - 11:50 Outdoor activities - climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, table activities, art, water, sand,
dramatic play, books, gardening
11:50 - 12:00 Closing circle inside – goodbye
Note that there will be shared outdoor time on Mondays and Wednesdays between the Pre-Kindergarten Combo class and the Pre-Kindergarten class.
9:00 – 10:00 am Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, science, play dough, dramatic play,
dance, music, stories
10:00 - 10:30 Outdoor activities – climb, bikes, swing, balls, art, water, sand, dramatic play,
gardening
10:30 – 10:45 Snack inside
10:45 – 11:00 Circle time – movement, songs, stories and goodbye
Preschool: T/Th
9:00 – 9:50 am Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, play dough, science, blocks, dramatic play,
dance, music, stories, journaling, writing table
9:50 – 10:00 Clean up
10:00 – 10:15 Circle time - stories, music, movement, finger plays, songs, discussion.
10:15 – 10:35 Snack inside
10:35 – 11:25 Outdoor activities – climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, table activities,art, water, sand,
dramatic play, books, gardening
11:25 – 11:30 Closing circle inside – goodbye
Pre-Kindergarten Combo Class: M/W/F
9:00 - 10:00 am Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, play dough, science, blocks, dramatic play,
dance, music, stories, journaling, writing table
10:00 - 10:10 Clean up
10:10 - 10:30 Circle time - stories, music, movement, finger plays, songs, discussion.
10:30 - 10:50 Snack inside
10:50 - 11:50 Outdoor activities - climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, table activities, art, water, sand,
dramatic play, books, gardening
11:50 - 12:00 Closing circle inside – goodbye
Pre-Kindergarten Class: M/T/W/Th
9:00 – 9:30 Outdoor activities - climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, table activities, art, water,
sand, dramatic play, books, gardening
9:30 – 9:50 Circle time - stories, music, movement, finger plays, songs, discussion.
9:50 - 10:50 Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, play dough, science, math, reading,
writing and language development, blocks, dramatic play, dance, and music 10:50 – 11:00 Clean up
11:00 – 11:20 Snack inside
11:20 - 11:50 Outdoor activities - climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, table activities, art, water, sand,
dramatic play, books, gardening
11:50 - 12:00 Closing circle inside – goodbye
Note that there will be shared outdoor time on Mondays and Wednesdays between the Pre-Kindergarten Combo class and the Pre-Kindergarten class.
CURRICULUM THROUGH THE DAY:
Free Choice – The teachable moment is the moment they’ve chosen, so we provide lots of areas for the kids to play in and choose from.
Creative Art Activities – Open ended, sensory stimulated or theme oriented activities are offered every day during free play time.
Music - Offered during circle time, usually singing a song, occasionally playing instruments, and moving and grooving to familiar artists.
Problem Solving - Science activities are planned with general themes (magnets, nature, weather, water, puzzles, experiments with clay, sand, play-dough). Math concepts such as measurements, balance, sorting, patterning, counting, and number recognition are all incorporated into the fun.
Gross Motor - Outside play (bikes, balance beam, slide, balls, parachute, hula hoops and sand box outside and creative dance & movement inside).
Quiet/Solitary Opportunities - Book area, loft area and various small table writing areas available.
Story Time - Every day we read one or more books, and often we journal with children writing their stories to read at circle time.
Language Development – Happens throughout the class: in the writing area, during circle time, dramatic play area, and socializing throughout the day with other adults and children. They’ll hear and build their language base through song, finger play, tongue twisters, and conversations building on their reading readiness skills of letter recognition, phonetic and phonological awareness.
Social Development - Children learn social skills throughout the day in all play and in small group activities and non competitive games build friendships, and cooperation among peers.
Social Studies – Children learn about their world, their community and their family heritage through shared traditions and celebrations.
Emotional Development – Self-control, self-motivation and self understanding of their growing capabilities through the support, guidance, and love from everyone in the school.
Creative Art Activities – Open ended, sensory stimulated or theme oriented activities are offered every day during free play time.
Music - Offered during circle time, usually singing a song, occasionally playing instruments, and moving and grooving to familiar artists.
Problem Solving - Science activities are planned with general themes (magnets, nature, weather, water, puzzles, experiments with clay, sand, play-dough). Math concepts such as measurements, balance, sorting, patterning, counting, and number recognition are all incorporated into the fun.
Gross Motor - Outside play (bikes, balance beam, slide, balls, parachute, hula hoops and sand box outside and creative dance & movement inside).
Quiet/Solitary Opportunities - Book area, loft area and various small table writing areas available.
Story Time - Every day we read one or more books, and often we journal with children writing their stories to read at circle time.
Language Development – Happens throughout the class: in the writing area, during circle time, dramatic play area, and socializing throughout the day with other adults and children. They’ll hear and build their language base through song, finger play, tongue twisters, and conversations building on their reading readiness skills of letter recognition, phonetic and phonological awareness.
Social Development - Children learn social skills throughout the day in all play and in small group activities and non competitive games build friendships, and cooperation among peers.
Social Studies – Children learn about their world, their community and their family heritage through shared traditions and celebrations.
Emotional Development – Self-control, self-motivation and self understanding of their growing capabilities through the support, guidance, and love from everyone in the school.
