| Neighborhood Connections The Oak Park and Highland Park Neighborhoods have many fantastic learning destinations that we explore as part of our preschool program. Our destinations include The North Library, Aqualand Pet Store, Highland Park Bakery, Linns Supermarket, Highland Park Hardware, Fareway, Ace Hardware, The Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Banker's Trust, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, The Park Fair Post Office, Dairy Queen, and John's Burgers. We enjoy learning about the world around us by visiting the neighborhood. Our favorite destination is McHenry Park. Riding in our Turtle Bus 6 seat buggy makes our outings safe and enjoyable. We also include occasional field trips outside of our neighborhood. With help from parent volunteers we have visited the Zoo, the Science Center of Iowa, the Botanical Center, the Central Library, and other downtown locations. |
| Learning and Playing... Each month, children will participate in activities to enhance their language, cognitive, physical, and social development. They will also be introduced to concepts related to literacy, pre-math, problem-solving, colors, and shapes through a variety of engaging, hands-on activities. Children learn best through interacting with their environment and I strive to present activities with that in mind. Developmentally appropriate activities will encompass all areas of your child’s development. |
