The Pre-K at Mountainside
In our Pre-K program, the classroom is set up to be developmentally appropriate for the children enabling them to master skills at their own pace. Children will grow and develop socially/emotionally through being a part of the classroom. Children are provided with ample opportunities to interact with each other during independent choice time, circle time and planned activity time. Children will grow and develop cognitively by being active participants in the classroom. Children learn by doing. The materials and mediums are changed frequently to foster creative expression. They are exposed to colors, letters, shapes and numbers while participating in various activities.
Children will explore the concept of cause and effect, learn observation skills, and learn how to record information using charts and graphs. Children will grow and develop language skills by always being encouraged to use their words for expression. Their fine motor skills will be strengthened and developed while manipulating materials and while participating in different activities such as drawing, stringing beads, cutting with scissors, and building with blocks. Gross motor skills will be developed through exercise while riding tricycles, playing basketball, or tumbling on mats in the gym and through outdoor play.
