Welcome to 3's & 4's Class
At Play Smart, we believe in a multi-age classroom. Children of similar ages and skills naturally compare themselves to one another. In a mixed-age classroom, attention is instead drawn to the range of talents and abilities within the class. Moreover, older children have an opportunity to mentor younger children in the classroom, model appropriate behaviors, and assist younger children.
Play-Based Learning
At Play Smart, we believe in play-based, child-led, and open-ended learning. Play-based learning allows children to be active and involved in their learning. It helps children develop social skills, take the initiative, enable curiosity and most importantly, provides for age-appropriate academic learning. “The impulse to play comes from a natural desire to understand the world.” www.naeyc.org
Sample Schedule
Arrival/Free Play
Learning Without Tears Word Time
Morning Yoga/Positive Affirmations
Morning Yoga/Positive Affirmations
Learning Without Tears Word Time
Morning Yoga/Positive Affirmations
Learning Without Tears Word Time
Learning Without Tears Word Time
Learning Without Tears Word Time
Morning Snack/Spanish
Morning Snack/Spanish
Learning Without Tears Word Time
Free Play
Morning Snack/Spanish
Mother Goose Time
Mother Goose Time
Morning Snack/Spanish
Mother Goose Time
Free Play
Learning Without Tears
Learning Without Tears
Learning Without Tears
Learning Without Tears
Learning Without Tears
Lunch/Spanish
Learning Without Tears
Group Activity
Group Activity
Free Play/Pick Up
Group Activity
Afternoon Snack
Free Play/Pick Up
Free Play/Pick Up
Free Play/Pick Up
Free Play/Pick Up
Free Play/Pick Up
Special Occasions
Fun Parent/Teacher Night
Holiday Celebration
Cooking Class
Cooking Class
A Playing Child is A Learning Child.
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