4's Class: The Explorers
4-Year-Old Preschool Program in Garrett Park, MD
Named for the fact that four- and five-year-olds thrive in an environment that encourages hands-on exploration, the fours class is called “The Explorers."
In the Explorer’s class, we build on the love of learning developed in the 2's and 3's classes and further increase opportunities to grow through play. We tailor our curriculum to “pull the thread” of each child’s particular interests to build skills and expand their understanding of the world around them. Through playful experiences, we explore cause and effect, foster independence and belonging, foster social competency, grow friendships, and develop foundations in mathematical concepts, language skills, and early literacy. Our Pre-K program prepares children for Kindergarten through inquiry-based learning, early literacy, and independence.
We strive for every Explorer to “graduate” from our class with curiosity, confidence and a life-long love of learning.
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In the Explorer’s class, we build on the love of learning developed in the 2's and 3's classes and further increase opportunities to grow through play. We tailor our curriculum to “pull the thread” of each child’s particular interests to build skills and expand their understanding of the world around them. Through playful experiences, we explore cause and effect, foster independence and belonging, foster social competency, grow friendships, and develop foundations in mathematical concepts, language skills, and early literacy. Our Pre-K program prepares children for Kindergarten through inquiry-based learning, early literacy, and independence.
We strive for every Explorer to “graduate” from our class with curiosity, confidence and a life-long love of learning.
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Sample Explorers Class Schedule:
9:15 – 9:55 Arrival and outdoor play
9:55 – 10:05 Morning Meeting
10:05 – 10:45 Discovery play with small
group stations:
math, science,
thinking games & art
10:45 – 11:00 Snack
11:00 – 11:10 Story time
11:10 – 11:30 Large group activity:
Dance and movement,
cooperative games,
hands-on math, music,
hands-on science
11:30 – 11:45 Outdoor play
11:50 Hand washing and
toileting
12:00 Outdoor lunch and story
12:15- 1:00 Enrichment time:
art exploration, music,
stories, outdoor games
9:55 – 10:05 Morning Meeting
10:05 – 10:45 Discovery play with small
group stations:
math, science,
thinking games & art
10:45 – 11:00 Snack
11:00 – 11:10 Story time
11:10 – 11:30 Large group activity:
Dance and movement,
cooperative games,
hands-on math, music,
hands-on science
11:30 – 11:45 Outdoor play
11:50 Hand washing and
toileting
12:00 Outdoor lunch and story
12:15- 1:00 Enrichment time:
art exploration, music,
stories, outdoor games
