Curriculum

A session at Tall Pines generally progresses as follows.

• Free play/center time (motor & social skills, indirect learning) approximately 45 minutes.
• Group discussion (verbal, social, & cognitive skills): Calendar, pledge, fingerplay/song, use of instruments. Story to tie in with project. 20 minutes.
• Group discussion (verbal, social, & cognitive skills): Calendar, pledge, fingerplay/song, use of instruments. Story to tie in with project. 20 minutes.
• Puzzles/library (fine motor, problem solving, comprehension, sequencing) 15 minutes.
• Snack - bathroom (self-help skills, hygiene) 15 minutes.
• Exercise through music/movement activity; obstacle course; or outdoor play (gross motor, social skills) 20 - 30 minutes
• Show & Tell/Storytime - literature (verbal, comprehension, listening skills) 10-15 minutes

Our curriculum is enriched by guest presentations (e.g. a visit from a pediatric dentist highlights our dental hygiene unit), as well as guest readers throughout the year. Seasonal events include fire safety week with a visit by our fire dept.; activities such as observing the formation of a butterfly; and special performances given by the children.