Preschool Curriculum
Small Wonders offers a developmental approach to our children's
education encouraging each child to learn at their own pace. Our
curriculum follows the Rhode Island Guidlines for Preschool Learning Experiences.
The children's days are filled with numerous learning opportunitiesin all areas of development. Social and self-help skills, respect and manners are important components of the curriculum.
Learning Centers throughout these classrooms offer opportunities for exploration and skill development.
Art, Writing and Fine Motor Skills
Small muscle development
Hand-eye coordination
Proper pencil and scissor grasp
Introduction to written symbols
Letter/word recognition
Explorations of art media and writing materials
Develop curiosity of the world around us
Explore, investigate, and experiment with various materials
Learn counting and sorting skills
Care for and nurture living creatures
Jumping, hopping, climbing and running
Swinging, pedaling, throwing and catching
Balancing, skipping, coordination and agility
Body awareness and dynamics of movement
Health, safety and nutrition
Introduction to sizes and spatial relations
Cooperative play and planning among peers
Satisfaction with completed project
Develop and strengthen small muscle controle control
Helps develop body awareness
Builds concentration
Increases self-esteem
Cooperative play
Enjoyment of sound and rhythm
Develop listening and following direction skills
Experiment with musical instruments
Explore body movements