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Plainfield, IL
Apple Tree Preschool

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Telephone: (815) 436-9106  · Website: www.appletreepreschool.org/

School Philosophy and Mission

" Every child should be able to develop to his or her fullest
potential, within a caring environment which meets each individual's
needs through socialization and play.
-develop a sense of responsibility, self-confidence, and a
wholesome self concept.
- stimulate concern, understanding, and acceptance of
children and adults.
-strengthen inner emotional controls and greater self-
discipline.
-increase independence in meeting and solving problems.
-develop sensor motor skills, motor coordination and
control.
-observe, discover, experiment, and acquire information.
-increase the use of language skills and communication
skills.
-develop self-expression through experiences in art, music,
dance, and literature.
-experience success and achievement.
-develop a favorable attitude toward learning and school.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"ACTIVITY A.M. CLASS P.M. CLASS
ARRIVAL 9:00 - 9:15 12:30 - 12:45
FIRST CIRCLE 9:15 -9:30 12:45 - 1:00


FREE PLAY 9:30 - 10:15 1:00 - 1:45

ART PROJECTS
SMALL GROUPS

CLEAN-UP TIME 10:15 - 10:25 1:45 - 1:55

CIRCLE TIME 10:25 - 10:45 1:55 - 2:15

SNACK TIME 10:45 - 11:00 2:15 - 2:30 STORY TIME 11:00 - 11:10 2:30 - 2:40

OUTSIDE TIME 11:10 - 11:25 2:40 - 2:55
OR GYM TIME
DISMISSAL 11:30 A.M 3:00 P.M.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

source: This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Being Savvy Today

On My Own

Nov
28
2009

We met up with my father for a weekend in Grayton Beach, Florida . It was too short as the girls don't see nearly enough of their grandparents, but we packed it full of fun. We spent our last day on the beach

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Today's “Preschool’s Out” Activity

Nov
13
2009

Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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