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We offer three excellent
preschool programs, plus an enrichment class for 4 - 6 year olds. We also keep the fun going with our
Summer Adventures. A few
considerations to help you find the best class:
·
your
child's age and level of maturity
·
your
child's personality
·
how
comfortable your child feels in social situations
2013-2014
Programs
Each of our classes is
described in more detail below, or check out our parents corner to see what each class is up to this
semester.
Registration: Registration for new families for
the next school year begins in early February. We collect (1) $75 non-refundable
registration fee for each child, which covers whatever combination of
classes you request for that child.
We have one registration form for the 3 preschool programs and our
Treasure Box Book Club and a separate registration form for our Summer
Adventures. Please contact us
to get acquainted and for more information and to request
an appointment for a class-time visit.
ENRICHMENT CLASS
FOR OLDER STUDENTS:
TREASURE BOX BOOK CLUB -
3 different 9-week sessions, meeting on Mondays, from 9:30-1:30,
for 4-6 year olds, including home schoolers. Teachers Brandi Erbstoeszer and Amy
Rice design this very fun, very hands-on, early literacy class to foster
a love of books and words in each child.
We integrate drama, science, math, art, cooking, music, building,
speaking, listening, outdoor play, writing, kinesthetic activities and
Spanish into our literature-based lessons and projects. Each 9-week session also features a
related field trip. Families may
sign up for 1, 2 or 3 sessions, but our experience is that children love
this class so much they don't want to stop coming!
(Each 9-week
session costs $365. Unless the
child is already registered for another class, there is a one-time $75
registration fee. Children bring their
own lunches each day.)
TRADITIONAL PRESCHOOL
PROGRAMS:
Little Friends:
Little Friends offers two
classes, one meeting twice a week for our youngest students, and one
meeting three times a week for our "middle-aged" students. Each class meets in the morning for
2½ hours. An important goal is to help students
become more aware of others' feelings and needs. We also work on ways children can
effectively express their own feelings and needs The low adult to child ratio helps
maintain a positive atmosphere as we work on these goals.
Every 2 weeks there is a new
theme in the classroom. We try to engage the children's "multiple
intelligences" with a great variety of hands-on activities. The
atmosphere is nurturing and easy-going, with attention paid to just the
right time and way to introduce new challenges. Hands-on activities
provide developmentally appropriate pre-reading, pre-math, science,
creative movement and literacy experiences.
CHOOSE THE T-Th CLASS FOR 2½ to 3½ YEAR OLDS
IF YOUR CHILD
● is ready to explore
tools such as scissors & small objects & doesn't put things in
mouth
● has some familiarity with clean-up & routines &
can follow teacher's directions
● is becoming somewhat
confident with being in school without a parent
● does not have to be potty-trained at the
beginning of the school year
CHOOSE THE M-W-F CLASS FOR 3 to 4½ YEAR OLDS
IF YOUR CHILD
●
has
previously attended preschool & activities without parent
● participates with
interest during activities, such as creative movement, science & math
● takes responsibility for clean-up & routines
● is able to function independently
● can follow teacher’s
directions
● is completely potty-trained
● is not old enough for kindergarten in the
2014-2015 school year
Check out the T-Th class page and the M-W-F class
page for a glimpse of some of the fun in our Little Friends' classes.
Kirkland Preschool
for 4-5½ year olds:
Kirkland Preschool's
T-W-Th-F classes are THE class to attend for the last year before
kindergarten. We also welcome the
slightly younger students who are ready for exciting challenges and more
independence. We offer a 2½ hour
morning session.
CHOOSE THIS
CLASS IF YOUR CHILD:
●
may
enter kindergarten in fall, 2014
● confidently problem
solves on own or with help
● has
a sense of purpose, spends time on
projects, has a sense of
responsibility
● likes
challenges and learning
● has
an interest in letters, numbers, science
● can
listen to and share ideas with others
● transitions
easily from individual choice activities to group activities
● enjoys
a bustling, busy atmosphere
● enjoys
interactive music and field trips
Our T-W-Th-F classes appeal
to those children who are very independent and self-motivated, who are
comfortable with groups, and who are able to pay attention to others'
ideas. This lively class gives
students many opportunities to explore creative avenues and social
relationships. Field trips offer
another way for the children to actively learn.
The T-W-Th-F class presents
"kindergarten readiness skills" as a subtly interwoven
foundation of letters, sounds, numbers, and numerals. Language and vocabulary skills are
emphasized. Rather than isolating
concepts, we "hook" the children with interesting topics and
activities and then present concepts within those exciting contexts.
The teachers in these
classes have many, many years experience and have developed an absolutely
effective program which helps your child enter kindergarten eager,
confident and very capable.
Always, attention is paid to
each individual's developmental level. And always, creativity and positive
self-image are encouraged. Visit
us at the T-W-Th-F
class page.
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1999-2011, Kirkland Preschool. All photos used with parents' permission.
Last updated 4/15/2013.
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