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
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Art projects for experimentation in a variety of media encouraging creative self-expression
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Science, nature objects and books that promote discovery and exploration
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Math experiences using manipulative materials for spatial and matching exercises
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Reading and language experiences using media such as books, stories-on-tape and felts
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Dramatic play areas for dress-up, role-play and social interaction promoting language and socialization
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Writing experiences enhanced by cutting, coloring and drawing
Calendar
2020-2021 Holiday/School Closed Dates
2022 September
Friday September 2 -Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday September 5 - Labor Day
October
Monday October 10- Professional Development Day
November
Thursday November 11 - Veteran’s Day
Wednesday- Friday, November 23- 27 – Thanksgiving Break
December
Friday December 23–Friday Dec.30 - Winter Break
2023 January
Monday January 2 - Winter Break
Monday January 17 - Martin Luther King Day
February
Monday February 20 - President’s Day
March
Friday March 10 - Professional Development Day
April
Monday April 3 - Friday April 7 - Spring Break
May
Monday May 1st – Parent Teacher Conference
Monday May 31- Memorial Day
July
Tuesday July 4 - Independence Day
August
Monday-Friday, August 7-11 - Summer Break
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday June 30, 2023 – Hearts & Hands Preschool Graduation
These dates may change. Two weeks notice will be given if at all possible when this occurs.
Daily Schedule
7:30-8:50 Welcome, Health Checks, Outside-Inside Free
Choice
9:00-9:25 Circle(Music and movement, Calendar,
Alphabet, Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Story
9:25-9:45 AM Snack
10:00-10:20 Ms. Rosie’s Group Inside
10:25 -10:45 Ms. Ana’s Group Inside
10:50-11:10 Ms. Lussy’s Group Inside
9:45-11:45 Outside Free Choice
11:45-11:55 Clean outside, wash hands
12:00-12:40 Lunch
12:40-1:00 Bathroom then reading quietly while on bed
1:00-2:30 Naptime
2:30-3:30 Beds away, Outside-Inside Free Choice
3:30-3:45 Circle (Music & Movement, Songs
& Finger plays)
3:45-4:00 PM Snack
4:00-5:30 Out-side Play & Activities
Goodbyes & Hugs
