3 Year Old Programs
Designed for students 2 1/2 - 3 years old, these programs reflect our philosophy that as a child enters school for the first important year, there are many developmental areas in which they grow. Most especially, these young learners will be growing emotionally and socially in ways that will be essential to their long term success and enjoyment of school.
Mini 3s
Birthday Cut-off: 3-years-old between 9/1 and 12/31
Children in these classes attend two days per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the emphasis placed upon social and emotional development. A positive beginning school experience is provided through a play based approach, presenting age appropriate expectations and challenges while establishing an environment of trust and respect for themselves and others. Large muscle activities are practiced and small muscle activities are introduced. A modified curriculum is presented with the understanding that skill development in all areas is still emerging.
ESSENTIAL 3s
Birthday Cut-off: 3-years-old by 9/1
Three year olds attend school two days per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the emphasis placed upon social and emotional development. A positive beginning school experience is provided through a play based approach, presenting age appropriate expectations and challenges while establishing an environment of trust and respect for themselves and others. Large muscle activities are practiced and small muscle activities are introduced, and at all times exploratory learning and creativity is encouraged. Name recognition, beginning math skills in counting, sorting and classification, language and literacy skills through books ad library time, as well as at activities focusing on the processes of art, all support learning in the young child.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Children must turn 3 years old between between 9/1 and 12/31 to attend our mini-3 classroom.
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According to Harvard Medical School, “Child-development experts recommend that all children, by 3 years of age, spend time regularly with other kids of the same age. Although some children are already experiencing this through group day care, either in a home setting or at a day-care center, preschools provide another option for formal interaction. Preschools give children an opportunity to socialize, and to develop skills that will help prepare them for kindergarten and elementary-school success, such as listening, talking, sharing, being patient and following instructions.”
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As the parent, only you can answer this question; however, if your child is potty-trained, enjoys independence, expressive and can follow basic directions (such as “sit down” or “pick up the book”), and is able to concentrate for 10 minutes on a basic task (such as a coloring sheet or block project), he or she may be ready for preschool.