Curriculum

Morning sessions run from 9:00-11:30 and afternoon sessions run from 12:30-3:00. Children may be dropped off up to 15 minutes prior to their session start time.

We follow the Jefferson County Public School schedule.

A typical pre-school student day will follow the schedule below:
(For a sample kindergarten schedule, please contact us.)


Morning Afternoon Activity Description
8:45-9:00 12:15-12:30 Arrival Children will play on climbing equipment and work with puzzles while classical music plays.
9:00-9:30 12:30-1:00 Class Meeting Children start the day by singing hello to their classmates. The calendar, weather and daily plan are discussed. Dancing and singing are incorporated to provide a opportunity to move.
9:30-10:10 1:00-1:40 Center Work Children may choose to play at any center in the classroom. Centers include; art, listening to books on tape, dramatic play, building with blocks, sand table, puzzles, etc. The teacher and assistant move about the room engaging children verbally.
10:10-10:30 1:40-2:00 Snack Children wash hands and are served a snack. A blessing is said to thank the Lord for providing food. Children are encouraged to talk with their classmates while classical music plays softly in the background.
10:30-10:50 2:00-2:20 Group Work A story that supports the day's topic is read aloud. Children may be divided into two groups based on their IEPs or they may work as a large group. Activities include; retelling of the story using puppets, dramatizing the story, games that reinforce a skill, cooking, etc.
10:50-11:30 2:20-3:00 Daily Review More music and movement as well as a discussion of the day's events. Another story may be read aloud. Preparations for dismissal.
11:30 3:00 Dismissal
Please contact us for more information at 304-725-5437 or email traci@smallscholarspreschool.com