CURRICULUM
Curriculum
Little Wonders Early Learning Academy adheres to the teaching theory that play is fundamental to learning. Research shows that children can attain "kindergarten readiness" through play, high-level questioning, and hands-on experimentation.
Little Wonders follows an inquiry-based learning approach. Our daily routines include a majority of student-led activities and allows time for "independent" play to encourage children to learn through exploration. We believe that social-emotional learning should be a top priority in preparing children for Kindergarten. In each of our classrooms we foster an environment that teaches children self-awareness, communication skills, and emotion management.
Our 3-5 year-old programs follow a developmentally appropriate Kindergarten-readiness curriculum model. The alphabet is practiced daily and children learn numbers, shapes, colors, and more. Our curriculum is developed to meet the needs of each individual student with the appropriate scaffolding.
Schedule
Pre-K & Little Learners:
8:00-8:25 Morning Recess
8:30-8:50 Morning Meeting (Songs, Calendar, Weekly Focus)
8:50-9:50 Centers Rotations & Small Groups (Art, Math, Science, Pretend Play, Guided Learning, etc.)
9:50-10:00 Clean Up
10:00-10:20 Story Time
10:20-10:30 Line-Up Practice & Wash Hands
10:30-10:40 Snack Time
10:45-11:00 Recess & Little Learner Pick-Up Time
11:00-11:15 Pre-K Recess
11:20-11:50 Cool-Down & Quiet Time (Yoga & Calming Music)
11:50-12:00 Line-Up Practice & Wash Hands
12:00-12:40 Lunch Time & Free Choice Centers
12:50-1:10 Story Time
1:10-1:20 Whole Group Skills (Writing, Cutting, Math, Etc.)
1:20-1:40 Circle Time
1:45-2:00 Recess & Pick-Up
Tiny Tots:
8:50-9:10 Arrival, Free Play, Morning Class Care
9:10-9:20 Circle Time Talk & Dance Party
9:20-10:00 Centers (Language Lab, Creation Station, STEM)
10:00-10:10 Wash Hands & Set Table
10:10-10:20 Snack Time & Clean Up
10:20-10:35 Outdoor Recess
10:35-10:45 Story Time & Free Play
10:45-11:00 End of Day Class Care & Pick-Up
