Bright Beginnings Preschool

Level 5 and 6 are designed to introduce 2 year olds to preschool. Level 5 is a 1-Day program and Level 6 is a 2-Day program. Both Level 5 and 6 classes encourage your child to try new things and learn at their own pace. These courses provide a balance of pre-academic and social skill opportunities.

LEVEL 5 (1-Day Program): Children 2 years old by December 31, 2019

LEVEL 6 (2-Day Program): Children 2 years old by September 2, 2019

Philosophy

Bright Beginnings is a developmental preschool with curriculum that focuses on the whole child: emotional, physical, intellectual and social. A variety of strategies and techniques are used to accommodate different learning styles. Activities are designed to be hands-on and developmentally appropriate. Children in Bright Beginnings learn to be self-sufficient problem solvers and thinkers. Parents learn how to participate actively and effectively to promote learning in young children.

Core Curriculum (Based on State Guidelines)

• Small group and large group learning options
• Math and number concepts including beginning counting and shapes
• Pre-literacy skill development through songs and games including rhyming and directional words
• Hands-on Science activity stream woven into quarterly curriculum
• Large and small motor skill activities daily
• Development of listening and speaking skills through circle time activities
• Exploration time where each child can choose their activity and play area (inside & outside)
• Music, art, directional games and dramatic play opportunities daily
• Daily snack time fosters self-help and healthy eating habits.
• 1 Community Field Trip / quarter

Parent Participation - Parents are an integral part of the preschool program

• Participate together with your child in the preschool classroom once each week. (1-day program)
• Parents in Level 6, 2-Day program, participate both days until their child becomes accustomed to school. Then they may choose to participate once each week in your child’s classroom. If you are absent on your assigned work-day, you must provide a sub
• Wear a work card and supervise children at play, and at learning centers.
• Complete all tasks as directed
• Provide a healthy snack for the class once per quarter using the school nutritional guidelines
• Be prepared and participate actively in the classroom and at weekly parent meeting*
• Complete assigned reading, homework and survey assessments as directed*
• Arrive and Leave on time.

*These classes qualify for reduced fees through Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG) funding based on active parent participation and survey assessment described above.

Level 7 is designed to build your child’s independence and self-confidence. Children in Level 7 choose between several different activities each day while they learn to follow the schedule and make decisions. Level 7 provides a balance of foundational academic and social skills designed specifically for three year olds.

LEVEL 7: Children turning 3 between September 2, 2019 and April 30, 2020

Philosophy

Bright Beginnings is a developmental preschool with curriculum that focuses on the whole child: emotional, physical, intellectual and social. A variety of strategies and techniques are used to accommodate different learning styles. Activities are designed to be hands-on and developmentally appropriate. Children in Bright Beginnings learn to be self-sufficient, problem solvers and thinkers. Parents learn how to participate actively and effectively to promote learning in young children.

Core Curriculum (Based on State Guidelines)

• Small group and large group learning options.
• Math and number concepts including beginning counting, sorting, sequencing and shapes.
• Pre-literacy skill development through songs and games including rhyming, opposites and directional words.
• Science activity stream woven into quarterly curriculum.
• Large and small motor skill activities daily.
• Development of listening and speaking skills through circle time activities.
• Exploration time where each child can choose their activity and play area (inside & outside.)
• Music, art, directional games and dramatic play opportunities daily.
• Daily snack time provides information on healthy eating habits.
• 2 Community Field Trips / quarter.

Parent Participation: Parents are an integral part of the preschool program

• Participate once* each week in your child’s classroom and provide a sub for any absence. *Parents in Level 7 may participate both days until their child becomes accustomed to school.
• Wear a work card and supervise children at play, and at learning centers.
• Complete all tasks as directed.
• Provide a healthy snack for the class once each quarter following the school nutritional guidelines.
• Be prepared and participate actively in the classroom and at weekly parent meeting**
• Complete assigned reading, homework, projects and survey assessments as directed**
• Arrive and Leave on time.

*These classes qualify for reduced fees through Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG) funding based on active parent participation and survey assessment described above.

Level 8 is designed to build your child’s independence and self-confidence. Children in Level 8 choose between several different activities each day while they learn to follow the schedule and make decisions. Level 8 provides a balance of academic and social skills for three and four year olds.

LEVEL 8: Children 3 years old by December 2, 2019

Philosophy

Bright Beginnings is a developmental preschool with curriculum that focuses on the whole child: emotional, physical, intellectual and social. A variety of strategies and techniques are used to accommodate different learning styles. Activities are designed to be hands-on and developmentally appropriate. Children in Bright Beginnings learn to be self-sufficient, problem solvers and thinkers. Parents learn how to participate actively and effectively to promote learning in young children.

Core Curriculum (Based on State Guidelines)

• Small group and large group learning options
• Math and number concepts including beginning counting, sorting, simple addition & subtraction, sequencing and shapes
• Presentation of alphabet letters and letter sounds through songs and games
• Language concepts: rhyming, opposites, and directional words
• Weekly classroom science activity
• Large and small motor activities including beginning scissor skills
• Development of listening and speaking skills through circle time activities and show & tell
• Exploration time where each child can choose their activity and play area (inside & outside)
• Music, art, directional games and dramatic play activities daily. Cooking project once / week
• Daily health education including nutrition and exercise
• 2-3 Community Field Trips / quarter

Parent Participation: Parents are an integral part of the preschool program

• Participate once each week in your child’s classroom. Provide a sub for any absence
• Wear a work card and supervise children at play, and at learning centers
• Complete all tasks as directed
• Provide a healthy snack for the class once each quarter following the school nutritional guidelines
• Be prepared and participate actively in the classroom and at weekly parent meeting**
• Complete assigned reading, homework, projects and survey assessments as directed**
• Arrive and Leave on time.

*These classes qualify for reduced fees through Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG) funding based on active parent participation and survey assessment described above.

Level 9 and 10 are designed to prepare your child to enter kindergarten in one year. They differ slightly in the age groupings. The core curriculum is the same.

LEVEL 9: Children 4 years old by 12/2/19

71.9411.11

Mon/Tu/Wed/Th

12 - 3 p.m.

Room 4C

$525

Level 10: Children 4 years old by 9/2/19

71.0410.11

Mon/Tu/Wed/Th

9a.m. - 12p.m.

Room 4C

$575

Philosophy

Bright Beginnings is a developmental preschool with curriculum that focuses on the whole child: emotional, physical, intellectual and social. A variety of strategies and techniques are used to accommodate different learning styles. Activities are designed to be hands-on and developmentally appropriate. Children in Bright Beginnings learn to be self-sufficient, problem solvers and thinkers. Parents learn how to participate actively and effectively to promote learningin young children.

Core Curriculum (Based on State Guidelines for Kindergarten)

• Small group and large group learning centers: math (including number concepts: counting, simple addition & subtraction, sequencing and shapes), science, literacy, writing and scissor skills.
• Upper and lowercase letter recognition and introduction to phonics.
• Large and small motor activities including activity time in our motor-development gym.
• Development of listening and speaking skills through circle time activities and show & tell.
• Exploration time where each child can choose their activity and play area (inside & outside.)
• Music, art, directional games and dramatic play activities daily. Cooking project once a week.
• Daily health education including nutrition and exercise.
• 2-3 Community Field Trips per quarter

Parent Participation: Parents are an integral part of the preschool program

• Participate once each week in your child's classroom. Provide a sub for any absence.
• Wear a work card and supervise children at play, and at learning centers.
• Complete all tasks as directed.
• Provide a healthy snack for the class once each quarter following the school nutritional guidelines.
• Be prepared and participate actively in the classroom and at weekly parent meeting.*
• Complete assigned reading, homework, projects and surveys as directed.
• Arrive and Leave on time.

* These classes qualify for reduced fees through Adult Education Block Grant funding based on active parent participation described above.