Curriculum Snapshot
Theme-driven lessons combine Zoo-Phonics letter work, one-to-one counting and number sense, science explorations, motor skill practice, and social-emotional learning through cooperative play.
- Early Literacy — Zoo-Phonics for letter/sound recognition; storytelling; vocabulary development.
- Early Numeracy — Number recognition; counting with one-to-one correspondence; simple patterning and sorting.
- Science & Discovery — Simple experiments, observation journals, weather and life-cycle studies.
- Motor Development — Fine-motor practice (cutting, drawing, buttoning); gross-motor play (obstacle courses, balance, movement games).
- Social-Emotional Skills — Sharing, turn-taking, friendship skills, self-regulation, and classroom routines.
- Self-Help & Independence — Zipping, putting on coats, bathroom and snack routines.
- Creative Expression & The Arts — Art projects, music, dramatic play, and movement tied to weekly themes.
- Play Centers & Materials — Dramatic play, blocks/building, sensory tables, puzzles, and manipulatives that extend themed learning.
- Seasonal & Holiday Activities — Special projects and events that connect curriculum to the community calendar.
Leaping Lizards
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9am to 12 pm
This class is for children who are 3 years old or will be 3 by September 1st.
Learning approach and classroom experience:
The child-to-adult ratio is 1 to 5 with a maximum of 10 students, allowing our certified teachers to meet each child’s needs through guided cooperative play, circle-time routines, and simple classroom tasks that build confidence, curiosity, and readiness for the next step in school.