Classes
Parent & Me "Sprouts" Learning
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
For Parent and Child *18 months to 2 yr 11 months
Parents and their sprouts are introduced to their first school experience. Special consideration is given to parent, teacher and child bonding which strengthens throughout the year, ultimately developing a secure and confident relationship which allows a smooth transition into the toddler "seedling" class where the child is more independent.
Toddler "Seedlings" Class
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
*2 years to 2 yr 11 months old
Using creative play and nurturing instruction, children engage in a multitude of activities to foster growth in relationship building, cognitive thinking and physical endurance. Toddlers’ develop an understanding that learning and living in community is important and that their place within it is highly valued.
Preschool "Buds" Class
Preschool Class: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*3 years and older
Through self directed, teacher facilitated and parent supportive curriculum our Preschool "buds" will develop skills in social grace, cognitive thinking and physical development. Curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate practices with TK and Kindergarten readiness criteria at the root of all experiences. All of which leads each child on a path of self confidence, academic perseverance with a motivation to learn, and a compassion for the world they live in.
TK Enrichment "Blossoms" Class
TK Enrichment Class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*3.5 years and older
All classes follow the Pleasant Valley School District calendar with classes running from September to June.
*age ranges are for child’s age on Sept 1st
Since the Co-op is highly sensitive to the needs of the children and the community, classes may change from year to year.
Daily Class Schedules-
Parent & Me "Sprouts" Class: Fridays
9:00 - 10:00AM Indoor activity time ~ STEAM activities, manipulative play, writing and language development, dance and music
10:00 - 10:30AM Outdoor activities ~ climb, swing, bikes, art, water and sand play, dramatic play, & gardening
10:30 - 10:45AM Snack inside
10:45 - 11:00AM Circle time ~ movement, songs, stories & goodbye song
Toddler "Seedlings": T/Th
9:00 – 9:50AM Indoor activity time ~ STEAM activities, manipulative play, writing and language development, dance and music
9:50 – 10:00AM Clean up
10:00 – 10:15AM Circle time ~ stories, music, movement, songs, & discussion
10:15 – 10:35AM Snack~ family style, children set the table, and self serve a diverse selection of nutritious foods
10:35 – 11:25AM Outdoor activities ~ climb, swing, run, bikes, art, water and sand play, dramatic play, books, & gardening
11:20 – 11:30AM Closing circle inside ~ goodbye
Preschool "Buds" Class: M/W/F
9:00 - 9:15AM Outdoor Morning Wiggles- climb, swing, run
9:15-9:45AM Circle time ~ stories, music, movement, songs, & discussion
9:45-10:30AM Indoor activity time ~ STEAM activities, manipulative play, writing and language development, dance and music
10:30AM Clean up
10:35-10:45AM Circle time ~ music and book
10:45 - 11:15AM Snack inside~ family style, children set the table, and self serve a diverse selection of nutritious foods
11:15 - 11:50AM Outdoor activities ~ climb, swing, run, bikes, art, water and sand play, dramatic play, books, & gardening
11:50 – 12:00PM Closing circle outside ~ goodbye
TK Enrichment “Blossoms” Class: M/T/W/TH
9:00 - 9:30AM Outdoor activity time ~ climb, swing, run, bikes, art, water play, dramatic play, books, gardening
9:30 - 10:00AM Circle time ~ stories, music, movement, songs, & discussion
10:00 - 10:50AM Indoor activity time ~ STEAM activities, manipulative, play, writing and language development, dance and music
10:50AM Clean up
10:55-11:05AM Circle 2 ~ book and music
11:05 - 11:25AM Snack inside~ family style, children set the table, and self serve a diverse selection of nutritious foods
11:25-11:50AM Outdoor activities ~ climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, gardening, table activities, art, water, sand, dramatic play, books, and nature exploration
11:50 – 12:00PM Closing circle inside ~ goodbye
CURRICULUM THROUGH THE DAY:
Free Choice – A teachable moment is the moment they’ve chosen: we provide lots of areas to choose from, and they move freely around the classroom.
Creative Art Activities – Open ended, sensory stimulated or theme oriented activities are offered every day during free play time.
Music - Offered during through out the day, and during circle time: singing a songs, playing instruments, and moving and grooving to familiar artists.
Problem Solving - Science activities are planned with general themes (magnets, nature, weather, water, puzzles, experiments with clay, sand, play-dough). Math concepts such as measurements, balance, sorting, patterning, counting, and number recognition are all incorporated into the fun.
Gross Motor - Outside play: bikes, balance beam, slide, balls, parachute, hula hoops and sand box outside and creative dance & movement inside.
Quiet/Solitary Opportunities - Book area, loft area and various small table writing areas available.
Story Time - Every day we read books, and often we journal with children writing their stories to read at circle time.
Language Development – Happens throughout the class: in the writing area, during circle time, dramatic play area, and socializing throughout the day with other adults and children. They’ll hear and build their language base through song, finger play, tongue twisters, and conversations building on their reading readiness skills of letter recognition, phonetic and phonological awareness.
Social Development - Children learn social skills throughout the day in all play and in small group activities and non competitive games build friendships, and cooperation among peers.
Social Studies – Children learn about their world, their community and their family heritage through shared traditions and celebrations.
Emotional Development – Children learn self-control, self-motivation and self understanding of their growing capabilities through the support, guidance, and love from everyone in the school.
2025-26 enrollment is now closed.
2026-2027 enrollment is now open!
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