| 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. |
Family Connections Each family receives a special book related to the theme presented each month. Parents are encouraged to share the book with their child to make a connection between preschool and home. |
| Learning and Playing... Each month, children will participate in integrated activities related to an educational theme. Included are activities to enhance your child’s language, cognitive, physical, and social development, as well as creative art materials for each child. He or she 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 we strive to present activities with that in mind. Developmentally appropriate activities will encompass all areas of your child’s development. |
