Treehouse

From the Director:

The curriculum is rich on experiential learning with a heavy emphasis on hands-on activities like arts and crafts. The curriculum is thematically structured though free play is available at all times. Children are grouped by age and individual ability levels to participate in structured activities designed to promote interest and learning in the following areas: pre-reading, math and science, socio-emotional development, storytelling, dramatic art, and music.

Treehouse has a developmental approach to preschool education that provides opportunities for child-centered, hands-on learning and socialization in an intimate setting. Art, music, movement, storytelling, role playing, field trips, and physical activity are mainstays of the program.

8:00-9:45 am: Arrivals, greeting and goodbyes. Free choice from the following creative centers: drawing & coloring, sensory table; listening center, blocks and manipulatives, book corner, dramatic play and dress-ups, puppets, computer, math and language games. Snack.

10:00 am: Outdoor and Active Play. Climbing, running, jumping, water and sand play, sensory table, easel painting, gardening, tumbling, bouncy balls, and other cooperative learning activities. Optional gymnastics classes and swimming (when available).

10:30 Morning Group Time. Small groups work with teacher in language arts, pre-math, and art on a rotating basis while the other children continue outdoor play and art or cooking projects. Curriculum groups are age-and skill-based; learning activities are developmentally appropriate. Free choice centers continue to be available. Weekly enrichment classes in creative movement, music, and storytelling with our Creative Arts Specialists also take place during this time.

11:15: Morning Circle. Singing, calendar, thematic-based games and language activities in large and small groups to maximize fun and learning; twice-weekly sharing/Show & Tell.

11:45: Lunch. Children bring lunch from home to picnic together outdoors, weather permitting. This is an opportunity to share relaxed time together and to promote socialization.

12:45: Rest Time. Quiet activities such as listening center, puzzles, books, story tapes and quiet games. Napping area available as needed.

1:30: Indoor/Outdoor Free Play Time. Non-structured free play for no-nappers.

3:00: Short Day Pick-Up Time

3:05: Afternoon Circle. Singing, calendar, thematic-based games and language activities in large and small groups to maximize fun and learning; twice-weekly sharing/Show & Tell.

3:30: Snack.

3:45: Outdoor and Active Play. Climbing, running, jumping, water and sand play, sensory table, easel painting, gardening, tumbling, bouncy balls, and other cooperative learning activities.

4:15: Afternoon Group Time. Small groups work with teacher in language arts, pre-math, and art on a rotating basis while the other children continue outdoor play and art or cooking projects. Curriculum groups are age-and skill-based; learning activities are developmentally appropriate. Free choice centers continue to be available. Weekly enrichment classes in creative movement, music, and storytelling with our Creative Arts Specialists also take place during this time.

5:00 Mini-Snack. An end-of-day fruit or veggie pick-me-up.

5:15 Day's-End Activities. Sticker art, bean bag games, parachute, free play.

5:45 Prepare for Home; Full Day Pick-Up Time

6:00: School closes.

The closing teacher communicates daily with parents. The school director also does phone meetings and at least one formal conference per year, more if need be. The director has also prepared evaluation sheets for the children, particularly for the children who are graduating.