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
2025-2026 Holiday/School Closed Dates
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2025 September
Monday, September 1 -Labor Day
October
Friday, October 31 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November
Monday November 11- Veteran's Day
Tuesday, November 25 - Professional Development Day
Wednesday, November 26 - Friday 28 – Thanksgiving Break
December
Monday December 22–Wednesday Dec. 31- Winter Break
2026 January
Thursday, January 1 - Friday, January 2 - Winter Break
Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King Day
February
Monday, February 13 - Lincoln's Holiday
Monday, February 16 - President’s Day
March
Friday, March 20 - Professional Development Day
April
Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10 - Spring Break
May
Friday, May 22 – Parent Teacher Conference
Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day
June
Thursday, June 19 - Juneteenth
July
Friday, July 3 - Teacher Work Day
August
Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 14 - Summer Break
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday June 26, 2026 – 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”
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All about Me
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My Family
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My School Friends
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Our Community
October - “Being Brave”
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Fall Changes
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Emotions & Feelings
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Dental Health
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Farming
November - “Being Thankful”
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Harvest/Crush Time
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Feasting & Gathering
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People I Love
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What I’m Thankful For
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December - “Being Generous”
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Winter Changes
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Celebrations &Traditions
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Giving
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January - “Being Persistent”
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New Year
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Snow & Ice
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Arctic & Antarctic
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MLK & Important Leaders
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February - “Being Caring”
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Light and Shadows
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The Post Office
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The Bakery
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Black History & Presidents
March - “Being Curious”
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Spring Changes/ Dr. Suess Day
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Garden & Plant Lifecycle
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Insects- Metamorphosis
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St. Patrick & Cesar Chavez
April - “Being Confident”
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Rain
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Birds & Eggs
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Easter & Celebrations
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New life/Baby animals
May - “Self- Esteem”
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Living and Non-living things
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Land Creatures
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Air Creatures
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Water Creatures
June - “Independence”
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Summer Changes
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Mexico/ Cowboys & Rancheros
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Desert Life
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4th of July
July/August - “Imagination”
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Ponds & Lakes ,
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Rivers/Swamps
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Ocean
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Jungle
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Dinosaurs
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Outer Space
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Kindergarten