School Program

Village offers a combined class program for children ages 3 to 6 years old. Because we recognize that the physical, emotional and social development and needs vary between preschool aged children, our children are considered to be Juniors (ages 3-4 years) or Seniors (ages 4+ years). 

Our class provides the predictability and consistency of a daily routine that helps our younger children learn and thrive, while also allowing for new and more complex ways to extend play for our older children (e.g., art and science projects, field trips, optional Lunch and Play).

 

Juniors (Age 3 before 11/1/2020)

Choose between 2-4 days per week:

  • Monday-Thursday

  • 9:00am-12:00pm

seniors (Age 4 by 9/1/2020)

Choose between 3-5 days per week:

  • Monday-Friday

  • 9:00am-12:00pm

  • Optional Lunch and Play on MWF from 12:00-1:00pm.

 

Curriculum

The curriculum at Village is planned by Teacher Tara and follows the natural changes in the seasons and rhythms of the year. The science table items, and the easel art and materials change monthly.

Special Projects and celebrations are designed with the interest of the children in mind. Children can celebrate their birthday and we celebrate seasonal and traditional holidays.

We encourage families to share their own cultural celebrations in the classroom. Snack at Village is also an intentional piece of the curriculum that allows our children to build self-help skills and to engage in conversation and sharing with peers.

 
 

Daily Schedule

9:00 – 9:15am:

Children Arrive and Settle into Play: Teacher Tara greets each child at the door upon arrival. The Assistant Teacher welcomes the children as they begin their play.

9:20 – 9:30:

Class Meeting: Introduce the day’s special project and welcome the Parent Helper.

9:30 – 10:20:

Free Play: Children engage in self-directed play throughout the classrooms. There is a special project (i.e.; art, cooking, science) available during this time.

10:20 – 10:40:

Class Gathering: Singing, rhyming, rhythmic games, percussion instruments, imaginative scenarios and conversation.

10:40 – 11:00:

Snack

11:00 – 11:30:

Outdoor Play: The whole class goes outside to play or explore with teachers.

11:45 – 12:00:

Closing Activity for Children: Books, stories, puppet shows, and/or singing

12:00 – 1:00:

Optional Lunch and Play MWF for Seniors: Lunch with peers, free play and closing activities of songs and stories.