Three’s Program
3 - 4 Years, Prek for 3 Year Olds
Dragonflies, 3 - 4 Years
Our Methodology
Our 3-year-olds work with a variety of materials to build on what they have already learned in earlier classes. Now is the time to read more advanced material and start writing. Also, of utmost importance is computers in our technology-driven society. We introduce computer learning and the class is divided into smaller groups where each child is given the opportunity to participate hands-on. They also start writing numbers and letters. Here we also introduce Spanish as a second language. Working on the motto that healthy body makes healthy human beings we start the day with exercise followed by Circle time, children learn about letters, numbers, concept and theme for that week. Each day they learn:
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Computers: Each week the 3’s are given numbers and letters as learning assignment. The class is divided into smaller groups where they get to work on that assignment on the computers. This way they gain familiarity with computers and also get an understanding of key words and in math, concept of addition and subtraction.
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Spanish: The 3’s class gets to learn basic Spanish for 20 minutes daily.
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Writing journal: In the 3’s room the kids are taught to hold a pencil for the first time. And with teachers’ help they start tracing letters and numbers. As they develop proficiency, they are encouraged to write letters and numbers on their own.
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Dance: As part of our emphasis on social/cultural enrichment we have engaged a specialist teacher to teach the 3’s class to dance on music from all around the world.
Environment
Teachers at Happy Hearts, apart from maintaining a clean, caring and happy environment, are constantly engaged in maintaining our prepared environment of learning while playing.
Our Dragonflies work with a variety of material in order to further their knowledge. To build on what they have already learned in earlier classes, our preschoolers are now taught reading and writing. Our children learn Spanish language in this porgram.
Our three year old are introduced to computers and we teach computer classes daily. While academics are of utmost importance in our prek 3 class physical exercise together with dancing is also given prime importance. They learn to dance on tunes with the help of a teacher who specializes in dancing.
The day for Dragonflies starts with exercise. This is followed by Circle Time. We then divide the class into two groups – one does math and other does language and art. The day ends up with some motor activities, some reading and doing puzzles. Throughout the day our children are taught;
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An introduction to math.
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An introduction to writing in journal.
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An introduction to Spanish as a second language.
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An introduction to computers as aid in learning and writing. Each child gets personalized attention.
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Music lessons from a professional.
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Weekly themes and concepts as part of their learning experience.
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Arts and craft based on weekly themes.