One Hope United’s Preschool program builds a foundation for your child to succeed in school through hands-on experiences. Each Preschool classroom teaches the following subjects: art, science, math, language, and dramatic play. Within the centers, materials are available for children to use independently or in small groups. If you walk into one of our centers on any given day you will see active learners – children tracing letters at the writing table, exercising self-expression through art materials, or sorting items according to color and size.
Preschool children develop feelings of competence through successfully completing tasks and positive play experiences with others. Social learning includes taking direction from others, as well as being a leader, and using language to promote friendship and problem solve. Providing opportunities for children to appropriately express their feelings is fundamental to the daily routine.
Preschool children learn best when they can explore and engage in play that builds upon their existing knowledge. Our approach creates readiness for formal schooling through play experiences that allow children to experiment with new ideas and practice their skills. Within our play-based philosophy, we integrate literacy, pre-reading, pre-writing, math, science, and social studies throughout our program. Teachers encourage children to ask questions, experiment with new ideas, solve problems, and collaborate with others.
Preschool children develop physical strength, coordination, and skills through active games like running, skipping, hopping, and balancing. They also enhance fine motor skills through activities such as writing, cutting, building with small objects, and practicing tasks like zipping, buttoning, and tying shoelaces.
Preschool-age children are learning to manage their emotions and behavior. Teachers model and reinforce values like equity, tolerance, honesty, honor, and loyalty through group activities, discussions, and storytelling. They guide children with consistent boundaries, using missteps as chances to teach self-control and respect. Families are involved in strategies like setting clear limits, redirecting positively, discussing feelings, and suggesting alternatives to inappropriate behavior.
During unfavorable weather conditions, both the gym and classroom will be utilized for gross motor play to meet the program’s requirement of 60 minutes. This schedule provides approximate time frames and is adaptable based on special project requirements, children’s interests, weather conditions, and other factors.
