Curriculum for Preschoolers Program

Our Preschooler Program is based on the knowledge that Three year olds learn primarily through exploring, and using all the senses. While playing, they are better able to focus at the task at hand and persist at problem solving. Every day we will be involved in a variety of activities. The instruction is hands-on, allowing each child to experiment and explore. The day is divided into Large Group Time, Small Group Time, Free Choice Time, Snack and Large Muscle Time.

 

Curriculum for Pre-K Program

The Pre-K program is focused on providing children the opportunity to develop social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills. These skills will enhance self-esteem and set the foundation for successful learning in any environment and will ease the transition into Kindergarten routines. Every day we will be involved in a variety of activities. Some of the activities are teacher-directed and others are child-directed. The instruction will be hands-on, allowing each child to experiment and explore. Each day the children will participate in Large Groups, Small Groups, Free Choice/Centers, Music and Movement and Snack Time. The Pre-K program is Literacy based in a Language rich environment.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

Chenango Valley Nursery School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate  on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school-administered programs.

SPROUTS Program (2 to 3+ years)

Children should be 2 years old by June 1st, prior to the September starting.

Children attend school without adult. We offer the following 2 day classes:

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 – 11:15 a.m

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:45-2:45pm

Mondays and Wednesdays from  9:15-11:15 am

Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:45-2:45 pm

This class will include lots of time for free play and exploration with peers.
Teachers will introduce shapes, colors, letters, numbers, beginning calendar concepts, small motor activities, large motor games and more!
Throughout the year, we will practice sitting for a story, sitting for snack and developing our communication skills.

PRESCHOOLERS Program (3 & 4 year olds)

 

We offer both a two-day (Tuesday/Thursday) and a three-day (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) program, choose from 9:00-11:30am or 12:30-3:00pm.   Children should be 3 years old by December 1st.

Children will learn colors, numbers, shapes, patterns, calendar and weather concepts, and much more!

Will work on sharing, cooperation, listening skills, fine and gross motor development.

Field trips and guest appearances reinforce learning

Children should be able to sit for snack and a story.  Children should also be able to complete a simple craft project (emphasis on process not product) and be able to follow 2-part instructions. Potty training should be well underway.

Pre-K! Program (4 & 5 year olds)

 

This Program has been designed for children who will be entering Kindergarten during the next school year. Children should be 4 years old by December 1st.

Students attend five sessions per week. There is a morning (9-11:30 am) and afternoon session (12:30-3:00 pm).

The Pre-K Program is focused on providing our children an opportunity to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills. These skills will enhance self-esteem and set the foundation for successful learning in any environment and will ease the transition into Kindergarten routines. Every day we will be involved in a variety of activities. Some activities are teacher-directed and others are child-directed. The instruction is hands-on, allowing each child to experiment and explore. The day is divided into Large Group Time, Small Group Time, Free Choice Time, Snack and Large Muscle Time.