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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
- Project - directed lesson (cognitive, fine motor, listening skills): Relates to a specific skill or concept, holiday, or season.
The activity allows the child to use his or her own imagination/creativity. 30 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
Children have access to our computer at all times.
Our curriculum is enriched by guest presentations (e.g. a visit from a pediatric dentist highlights our dental hygiene unit).
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.
We maintain an "open-door" policy. Parents are welcome to participate in programs such as our Parent/Guest Reader Program.
Informative newsletters are distributed monthly.
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