Curriculum

The program at Totspot Preschool consists of coordinated daily activities which include:

• circle time
• centers
• arts & crafts
• free play
• story time
• writing

TotSpot Preschool incorporates  and Handwriting Without Tears® into the daily curriculum. The specialized curriculum is designed by our experienced teachers using additional resources such as CORE KNOWLEDGE and CREATIVE CURRICULUM.

The weekly lesson plans created by the teachers will emphasize a theme, letter, number, color and shape. The students will also have the opportunity to explore math and science concepts.  Music and movement, group games, journaling and cooking crafts are also a part of the curriculum. Field trips may be scheduled at the discretion of the teachers to further explore and reinforce concepts learned in selected units.

This structured, HANDS ON program will encourage the learning of

• upper & lowercase letters & sounds
• numbers
• rhymes
• patterns
• improving gross and fine motor skills
• increasing cognitive abilities
• and having lots of fun!!
   

 In conjunction with achieving academic growth and readiness, our goal is for each child to develop a positive attitude about him or herself as he/she learns how to share, function in a group, follow directions, learns appropriate behaviors for different activities, focuses on and completes a task and achieves his/her goals.

TotSpot Preschool maintains a very low student/teacher ratio to allow for optimal learning and individualized instruction. Students are assessed throughout the year to determine areas where additional help may be needed. Parents are encouraged to be involved in classroom parties, events and field trips and are welcome in the classroom to observe or volunteer!