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Program

​"Education is the most powerful weapon which   you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela

 

 

 The teachers at Hearts & Hands Preschool plan weekly for activities, projects and discovery experiences based on the themes listed in our Yearly Curriculum. Activities and projects include the following:

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  • Sensory materials for a variety of tactile experiences

  • Art projects for experimentation in a variety of media encouraging creative self-expression

  • Science, nature objects and books that promote discovery and exploration

  • Math experiences using manipulative materials for spatial and matching exercises

  • Reading and language experiences using media such as books, stories-on-tape and felts

  • Dramatic play areas for dress-up, role-play and social interaction promoting language and socialization

  • Writing experiences enhanced by cutting, coloring and drawing

Calendar

2023-2024 Holiday/School Closed Dates

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September

Friday, September 1 -Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday, September 4 - Labor Day

October

Monday, October 13- Professional Development Day

November

Thursday, November 10 - Veteran’s Day

Wednesday, November 22 -  Friday 24 – Thanksgiving Break

December

Friday, December 22–Friday  Dec. 29 - Winter Break

2024     January

Monday, January 1 - Friday, January 5 - Winter Break

Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King Day

February

Friday, February 16 - Lincoln's Holiday

Monday, February 19 - President’s Day

March

Friday, March 15 -  Professional Development Day

April

Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5  - Spring Break

May

Friday, May 10 – Parent Teacher Conference

Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day

June

Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth

July

Thursday July 4 - Friday, July 5 - Independence Day

August

Monday, August 5 - Friday, July 16  - Summer Break

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday June 28, 2024 – Hearts & Hands  Graduation

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These dates can change. If this happens, we will let you know 2 weeks in advance whenever possible.

Yearly Calendar

 

September  -  “Being Responsible”

  • All about Me

  • My Family                                           

  • My School Friends

  • Our Community

October - “Being Brave”

  • Fall Changes

  • Emotions & Feelings

  • Dental Health

  • Farming

 

November - “Being Thankful”                                

  • Harvest/Crush Time

  • Feasting & Gathering

  • People I Love

  • What I’m Thankful For

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December - “Being Generous”                             

  • Winter Changes

  • Celebrations &Traditions                             

  • Giving

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January - “Being Persistent”               

  • New Year

  • Snow & Ice

  • Arctic & Antarctic

  • MLK & Important Leaders

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February - “Being Caring”

  • Light and Shadows

  • The Post Office

  • The Bakery

  • Black History & Presidents

 

March - “Being Curious”

  • Spring Changes/ Dr. Suess Day

  • Garden & Plant Lifecycle                                                      

  • Insects- Metamorphosis

  • St. Patrick & Cesar Chavez

 

April - “Being Confident”

  • Rain

  • Birds & Eggs

  • Easter & Celebrations

  • New life/Baby animals                                           

 

May - “Self- Esteem”

  • Living and Non-living things                                                 

  • Land Creatures

  • Air Creatures

  • Water Creatures

 

June  - “Independence”

  • Summer Changes

  • Mexico/ Cowboys & Rancheros

  • Desert Life

  • 4th of July

 

July/August - “Imagination”              

  • Ponds & Lakes ,

  • Rivers/Swamps

  • Ocean

  • Jungle

  • Dinosaurs

  • Outer Space

  • Kindergarten

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