Pre-Kindergarten
We believe in fostering curiosity and a love of learning in the Pre-Kindergarten class at Holway Early Childhood Centers. Our curriculum incorporates a variety of science topics, such as weather patterns, space exploration, plant life cycles, dinosaurs, and the human body. Through hands-on activities and exploration, children will develop critical thinking and observation skills. Additionally, social studies lessons will introduce geography, community helpers, and our place in the world.
Literacy and Math Foundations
Our Pre-Kindergarten program lays a strong foundation for academic success. Children will develop essential literacy skills, including writing uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying letter sounds, and comprehending stories through thoughtful questioning. Math concepts are introduced through counting, number recognition, shape identification, and pattern exploration. These building blocks will prepare your child for future learning.
Building Social and Emotional Skills
Our program emphasizes social and emotional development. Children will learn to recognize and express their emotions, control impulses, and build empathy. We foster cooperation and problem-solving through social interactions and group activities. These skills are essential for success in school and in life.
Pre-K Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:45 | Drop off, free play, and art activity |
| 9:45-10:00 | Clean up and bathroom |
| 10:00-10:15 | Snack |
| 10:15-10:45 | Circle time (stories, songs, going over daily schedule. Introducing letter etc.) |
| 10:45-11:15 | Learning activities (writing letters, math worksheets, science experiments, etc.) This will be done in a “stations” type format |
| 11:15-12:00 | Outside play |
| 12:00-12:45 | Lunch and bathroom |
| 12:45-1:15 | Winding down, listening to quiet story |
| 1:15-3:00 | Rest Time |
| 3:00-3:15 | Quiet Books |
| 3:15-3:30 | Clean up nap materials |
| 3:30-3:45 | Snack |
| 3:45-4:00 | Circle Time |
| 4:00-4:30 | Art activity and a learning activity to reinforce concepts learned earlier in the day or week. |
| 4:30-5:30 | Free play and pick up |
Pre-K Curriculum and Themes
| Month | Theme | Author Study | Example Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | Back to School, Getting to know you | Laura Numeroff | If You Give A Mouse A Cookie |
| October | Body/health | JaNay Brown-Wood | Miguel’s Community Garden |
| November | Dinosaurs | Geisel Award Books | |
| December | Weather. Types, seasons, climate | Jan Brett | The Mitten |
| January | Animal Habitats and Adaptations | Giles Andreae | Giraffes Can’t Dance |
| February | Fables | Coretta Scott King Award Books | |
| March | Community- Helping Others | Dr. Suess | Cat in The Hat |
| April | Caring for Planet | Eric Carle | The Very Hungry Caterpillar |
| May | Space Exploration | Caldecott Award Winning Books | |
| June | Ocean, Pre-K Graduation and Art Show | Matt de la Pena | The Last Stop on Market Street |
