Minnieland Private Day School Preschool Program

Whether it’s filling containers at the water table, stacking blocks in our block center, climbing, sliding, or putting together puzzles, early preschoolers are continuously learning.  As they mature, these children are just beginning to express themselves through oral language, social relationships, creative arts, mathematical relationships, and physical skills. In addition to developing a sense of self, these children are taught self-help skills such as potty training and feeding themselves. Our trained teachers develop a daily schedule and a weekly lesson plan utilizing the Innovation Series, published by Gryphon House, as our primary source of curriculum.  Parents receive a daily Sunshine Report, which outlines the child’s activities, meals and overall disposition.  Older children in this category will move to the next level of care after appropriate assessments determine readiness and upon the recommendation of the classroom teacher.

A typical Preschool program would include: Gathering activities, transition to program Breakfast, children return to activities when finished Circle time (Music and Movement) Outside play/indoor gross motor activities Small group time Learning center time with teacher facilitated activities

Centers include:  home living/dramatic play, blocks, sensory and water play, art, table toys, and book area.

• Story time
• Lunch
• Naptime
• Snack
• Outdoor play/indoor gross motor activities
• Center play
• Story time
• Interactive play (Parents are greeted upon arrival, transition from activities provided.)