Senior Classroom

Youngset's Senior Class has a learning atmosphere filled with fun, enthusiasm, and imagination.  Learning takes place throughout the classroom. Children move freely about the room to explore the learning stations. Teachers and parent helpers are always nearby to answer the children’s questions, to help expand thinking and play or simply listen. On an ongoing basis, colors, letters, numbers, names, shapes and manners are covered through play in order to help children prepare for Kindergarten.

Typical Class Schedule (9a-12p)

8:45 a.m. - Parent Helpers arrive and receive instruction for the morning.

9:00 - 9:45 a.m. - Children and families arrive. Morning jobs and morning choice time.

9:45 – 9:55 a.m. - Morning meeting.

9:55 – 10:25 a.m. - Recess outside or in gym.

10:25 – 10:30 a.m. - Hand washing.

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. - Snack.

10:45 – 10:55 a.m. - Book look/songs/movement activity.

10:55 – 11:30 a.m. - Choice time.

11:30 – 12:00 p.m. - Teacher reads story aloud for closing circle followed by dismissal to Lunch Bunch or parent.

12:00– 1:00 p.m. - Optional Lunch Bunch Hour ($10)

Examples of Class Themes

  • All About Me

  • Autumn

  • Apples and Pumpkins

  • Halloween

  • Dinosaurs

  • Thanksgiving

  • Christmas & Hanukkah

  • Winter & Snow

  • Valentine’s Day

  • Dr. Seuss

  • St. Patrick’s Day

  • Butterflies

  • Eric Carle

  • Spring & Summer

Learning Centers

  • Block Building

  • Lego Table

  • Touch Table

  • Dramatic Play

  • Easel Painting

  • Play-dough

  • Special Skill-Building Projects

  • Library Corner

  • Craft Table and Puzzles and Games