Curriculum

Children’s literature is incorporated throughout the day. Free play, circle time and learning centers all routinely include literacy, interaction and freedom to explore.

Pre-math exercises naturally occur in the classroom while children move through their scheduled day. Free play activities, stacking, sorting, puzzles, problem solving activities etc. are laced through the Learn Through Play approach. In addition, daily learning centers incorporate specific skill building activities to foster learning and independence.

Field trips are an exciting part of school. Parents are to join, creating excellent supervision and ratio - and younger siblings may tag along! Teachers plan and announce each field trip, as the time comes near!

Small and large group interactions are part of every child’s day. Free play, circle time and learning centers give students small and large group settings, with adult guidance and support. This accommodates varying learning styles and prepares children for Kindergarten.

Arts and crafts are a large part of any preschool curriculum. Start Here! Preschool specifically allows children to freely create their own creative projects, and also routinely incorporates specific projects in learning centers and themed units. Covering both approaches encourages children’s creativity, in addition to teaching them how to operate within certain parameters for future class environments.

Creative movement is encouraged and led during circle time and outdoor play. Children learn to move their bodies freely and safely among peers. Movement is often combined with music or incorporated into daily routines, so kids can get their wiggles out.

Music and rhythm is incorporated into circle time and special activities. Children also learn songs to associate with transitions or routines and help them move with ease to the next portion of the day.

Special units of study are set up throughout the year for learning and exploration. Children get to walk with the dinosaurs, blast into space, oversee construction sites, run a mail room and Santa's workshop, dive into open sea... and maximize their senses. Themed units add a spark to children’s learning. As they walk through the doors to the classroom having been transformed, they are excited to discover new things and teachers are able to incorporate important learning into fun and exciting activities.

Seasonal celebrations are part of Start Here! Preschool’s age-old tradition. Loved ones will be invited to join in celebration for these special activities.