Four's Program
Little Minds 1st Academy takes a active approach, hands-on early childhood learning experiences guide children’s development in key school readiness skills. Our 4 year old program is centered on:
- Building independence
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Hands-on learning
- Literacy and number concepts
Schedule
Arrival / Good Morning to Friends / Small Group Play
Breakfast / Free Play
Large Group
Bible Time
Languages / Large Group
Outdoor Play with Friends / Gross Motor Activities
Center Time
Small Group
Lunch
Story Time / Literacy
Naptime / Quiet Play Time
Afternoon Snack
Music & Movement
Art
Story Time
Outdoor Play with Friends / Gross Motor Activities
Small Group
Prepare for Mom and Dad -Pick up / Small Group Play
* Note: Toileting is based on individual child’s needs / schedules.
* Although times are designated, this is a “rolling” schedule. Transition activities are not a required part of routine that must follow timelines. These are suggestions of activities to keep children entertained and assist them through transitions. Children should not be prepped and waiting for the next item on the schedule to begin.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to help your child gain self confidence and self esteem. It enhances children social, language, emotional and physical skills which also encourages children to develop with the staffs help by extending their learning.
Measuring both receptive and expressive vocabulary and using conversation and language for effective communication.
Assessing the ability of preschoolers to set goals, make plans, interact with others, as well as the environment.
Assessing self-awareness and showing respect and empathy toward others
Observing and assessing knowledge of the alphabet, skills in reading and writing, as well as phonological awareness.
Measuring the ability to comprehend numbers, understand patterns, sort and order, plus using numbers for addition, subtraction, measurement, and graphing.