Learning opportunities include
activities such as exploring our
senses.  Here we explore
wrapping paper.  Children learn
how it looks, feels, sounds and
even a little on how it tastes!
Naming activities are very important to
a development. Here we are looking at
a picture of our pets.  Together we
name them and try to connect that
image to the animal.   We learn how to
be gentle with animals and to take care
of them.  Children love to pet the dog,
play with a kitty or help feed the fish!
Children need time to think and absorb
the world around them.  Nap time is an
important time to rest, get energy and
process all the things we are learning.  
Unstructured play time is also very
important to allow us to explore socially
and develop individually.  Here we are
just hanging out on the couch and
watching everyone play.   
Story time is the first step to reading.
Children enjoy the combination of
sights and sounds when reading a
book.  It also teaches them to sit
together and listen.  Here we can't wait
to get started!
Learning Opportunities
Learning Opportunities & Curriculum

Emergent Curriculum: Our learning revolves around concepts that
develop based on the children's interests.  While we will often have
themes, they are subject to change at any moment!  We will explore by
engaging in play, conversation, art, literature, structured activities and
other learning opportunities.

Activities for all ages will support small muscle development as well as
provide an outlet for creativity and encourage values such as honesty,
sharing, sportsmanship, being helpful, fairness, listening skills and
following directions.

Examples of Learning Opportunities

  • Planned language activities.  Examples: naming objects, talking
    about pictures, nursery rhymes and singing songs.
  • Activities to encourage talking.  Examples: telling stories about
    pictures, asking open ended questions and talking about
    experiences.
  • Activities to learn reasoning concepts.  Examples: learning about
    colors, shapes, sizes and cause and effect.
  • Nature, science or cooking activities.   Examples: Helping to make
    snacks. Talking about seasons, animals and plants.
  • Concept development games.  Examples: shape sorting, puzzles,
    measuring cup games.
  • Drawing and other art activities.
  • Music and Movement everyday with instruments available for
    independent use.
  • Sand or Water play.