Class Size - 14 children daily

Staffing - Head Teacher, Assistant Teacher, & Aide

      The children in these rooms are three, turning four during the course of the year. By this level, children tend to be more independent and are able to navigate through classroom activities on their own. They learn to focus on individual tasks and attempt to work towards completion. Responsibility is further enhanced by assigning specific jobs to each child in rotation.

     Green Room and Yellow Room are considered "Junior Pre-K" classes, so the children are beginning to work on their pre-reading, pre-math and writing skills. The letters and their phonemic sounds are introduced and reinforced throughout the year. There is more concentration on laying a firm foundation to help prepare for formal academics in the future. Mastery of fine motor skills and basic concepts are given more attention.

     In addition to the typical early childhood curriculum, special themes are covered during the school year, including health; community, and a very popular theme revolving around cultural diversity. Children are introduced to different cultures, starting with their own teachers. Parents are encouraged to participate. Presentations include food, native dress, currency, language, films, books and music, to name a few.

     Some children move on to Kindergarten in a public school or a Pre-K program in a private school after they complete this class.