SUN Kids Preschool

Circle time builds many skills including language acquisition and comprehension, social interactions, cooperation, pre-literacy skills, turn-taking, an introduction to learning in a large group.

Children work together to accomplish the task of cleaning up. They learn such skills as: cooperation, following directions, and responsibility.

Children have the opportunity to choose which center they would like to begin their play and are free to move from one center to the next throughout this time. There are a variety of centers for the children such as: dramatic play, science, books/reading, art, sensory table, quiet, blocks, listening, writing, snack bar, and table toys. All of these areas provide opportunities to explore, manipulate, and develop fine motor, large motor, play, language and problem solving skills.

Children have the opportunity to practice gross motor skills and coordination by climbing, swinging, playing in the sand, riding bikes, playing with water and other outdoor activities. This is another opportunity to develop social and language skills as well.

Closing circle provides a quiet time to recall the day's activities and read a book before departure. Books are carefully selected to be engaging and appropriate for young children. Most stories involve repeated lines and predictable patterns to enhance language development in a natural setting. Pre-literacy activities are an integral part of the entire preschool day.