Busy Bees
Ages 3-4 years old
As their name implies "Busy Bees" are an active group. The task ahead is for them to learn to control their very busy energetic selves, sit down and concentrate for 20 minutes and become self-sufficient in daily activities such as eating lunch and going to the bathroom. By encouraging children to do things on their own, teachers help the transition from babyhood to childhood to be a happy and rewarding time. By the end of our program the Busy Bees will have learned how to count and write the numbers 1-30 and read, write and pronounce all the letters of the alphabet. They will be all set to get started on the exciting programs waiting for them in the next class, the Ready Rabbits.
-New Students: We care and we're there.
Low student teacher ratio, new students feel comfortable and at ease. We talk about it, and show we understand their feelings.
-Communication: Use your words!
Learning to use words and express feelings, to ask nicely.
-Confrontations: Cry no more, Sigh no more.
To solve conflicts, let's say "I'm sorry" and "It's okay" Teachers are always there to help.
-Self Expression: Show a tale!
"Show and tell" time is perfect for building children's vocabulary and confidence. Children stand and explain to the class about their weekly parent/child homework project.
-Class Time: That was fun .What's next?
Activities and class times are kept to 20 minutes so we can maximizes children's concentration skills without them sitting for too long.
-Letters: ABC-123!
Learning letters, letter sounds, numbers & number concepts.
-Writing: Hold on tight!
Children trace letters and words until they are able to write independently.
-Science: Put them together and what have you got?
Experiments, planting seeds, mixing colors, take part in the action, see the results.
-Daily Life: Munch that lunch!
Teachers encourage and help children having difficulties finishing lunch or eating by themselves.
-Self Care: The sky's the limit.
Focusing on self-management, we encourage children to give it a try, stretch the limits, and gain physical confidence.
-Toilet Training: Do it yourself!
With caregiver/teacher team work, consistent patience, reminders & encouragement, children progress to being a "Big Kid!" NO MORE DIAPERS!!
-Park Time: A walking we will go!
For exercise & play on sunny days the local park is only a few minutes walk away.
-Indoor Exercise: Rain, rain, go away; come again another day.
With indoor activities, such as dancing, gymnastics, play centers etc, children can use up all that energy on days when we don ' t go to the park.
-Safety: Eyes on you!
Going to the park we always have at least one teacher for every 4 children. We review the park safety rules everyday when reaching the park to ensure happy & safe outside playtime.
-Homework: Practice makes perfect!
Our weekly homework is a fun family time project. New students can also use this to catch up on any missed crafts.
