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