Ready Rabbits
Ages 4-5 years old
At this age children are growing rapidly, both mentally and physically. They are eager to be more independent. This independence sometimes leads to disagreements with their friends so learning to use their words and "talk things out" is an important step to becoming an independent individual. Teachers are always there to encourage, guide and support the child. The academic goals are; counting, recognizing numbers from 1 to 50, beginners Phonics including rhyming words, recognizing and identifying first and last letter in a word and beginning to read simple books. With the high teacher to student ratio each child is able to receive individual instruction and attention soon a Ready Rabbit becomes able to hop to the next stage… the Clever Cats.
-Making Friends: Friendship is important.
Learning to be polite and respect ourselves, our friends and our teachers.
-Communication: Talk about how we feel.
No matter what the problem, we ca n all use our words to express our thoughts and feelings.
-Social Skills: Rules are easier to follow when we understand why.
We emphasize explanation and consistency.
-Manners: Easier said than done.
Getting it down pat! -- from feeding oneself to general etiquette, learning the importance of saying "please", "thank you", and "may I be excused?"
-Creative Expression: Tell us about it.
"Show and tell" is a time for children to share their interests, creations, and imaginations with each other.
-Environmental Awareness: Let's help out!
Our Community Service theme has included visits to; Senior Citizens Center, Fire Station, Garbage Depot, Police Station, Hair Salon, Supermarket..where will we go next?
-Language Arts: From ABC's to SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPEALIDOCIOUS!
Children memorize phonetic sounds, word blends and sight words; learn reading step by step thru flash cards, workbooks and games.
-Mathematics: Do you get it?
"5 children and only 3 chairs, how many more chairs do we need?" 3 & 4 year olds discover the concept of math, through fun story problems -now it all makes sense!
-Creativity: Mix and match what can we create?
Through various themed crafts and art styles (finger painting, mixing colors, pasting, cutting, tracing and coloring) children master hand/eye coordination and have fun!
-Music & Dance: Move to the groove.
Feel the rhythm, dance to up-beat and action songs.
-Drama: I'm a star!
On stage and performing, speaking in front of others, memorizing lines and dialogue. Children gain confidence in themselves, their talents and abilities.
-Physical Education: We all win!
Vigorous outdoor games, (three legged or wheel barrow races, colored eggs game, freeze tag, etc.) strengthen muscles, balance and all round physical growth and health.
-Lunch: Try a bite...you might like it!
Encouraging children to try even their not so favorite foods
-Safety: The last thing on the mind of a 4 year old!
Basic safety points are reinforced everyday; crossing the street rules, house rules, park rules, these are simple things but so important!
-Homework: Try it with Mom or Dad.
Aside from the benefits of extra study time, homework is designed to be a fun family time project.
