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Programs Available 2009 - 10:
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Time
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Overview
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Kindergarten
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8:15A – 2:15 P
11:15A – 2:15 P
7:30A – 6:00 P
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Children learn a wide range of skills during kindergarten. In addition to important academic concepts students become accustomed to routines of school, develop friendships, and gain independence. All of these skills help prepare children to be successful in first grade and beyond.
CKLC provides differentiated instruction that meets the needs of a wide range of students. Some students enter kindergarten with strong beginning reading skills; other children are working on letter recognition and sounds. This variation is not uncommon and CKLC teachers are accustomed to designing and implementing instruction that encourages all learners to grow and develop.
We believe that children learn best when they are actively engaged in learning. At CKLC, you will see students observe objects from nature, illustrate and write their own stories, and problem solve using math manipulatives. Kindergartners also participate in ‘take-home’ research projects, field trips, service projects, and two performance celebrations each year.
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Preschool
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8:15 A – 11:15 A
8:15A – 2:15 P
7:30A – 6:00 P
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CKLC offers a developmentally appropriate program for children ages 3-5. A balanced and structured program is offered that includes structured and unstructured learning times, social snack and outdoor learning/recess.
Circle time includes: storytelling, calendar, weather, music, movement, finger plays, sign language and choice time learning centers which may include art, math, science, language, group led activities, games, writer’s workshop, dramatic play, sensory table, construction/blocks, mail box/letter writing, reading, games, etc…). The structured portions of the program help prepare our children for the rules and routines of kindergarten, while still allowing them plenty of time to choose to explore their own interests involving inquiry, social play, creativity and imagination.
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Before &
After School
(Grades K - 2nd )
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3:00 P – 6:00 P
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Country Kids is located on the Jacob Wismer bus line. Children are met at the bus stop by a staff member. Afternoon activities include recess, snack, homework (with tutoring if needed), and a large selection of choice time activities. The “home-away-from-home” environment is a welcome change for students after spending a full day on their school campus.
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CKLC’s 2009-10 Daily Program Schedule:
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Early Bird & AM Preschool
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7:30 – 8:15 A
EARLY BIRDS
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Arrival and Choice Time
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Children make choices from a variety of possibilities.
(Breakfast is available until 8 AM)
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8:15 – 8:30 A
AM PRESCHOOL
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Student Arrival and Choice Time
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Children make choices from a variety of possibilities.
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8:30 - 9:15
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Morning Meeting
Tuesday/Wednesday
8:45 - 9:15 Music Therapist or Story Teller
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We come together every morning as a community to share, sing songs, discuss classroom issues, practice Zoo Phonics, update our calendar and to read good stories or poetry.
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9:15 - 9:30
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AM Snack
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Social skills are practiced at the snack table. Quiet conversations, good manners and self-help skills (e.g. table setting, table cleaning, and hand washing) are emphasized.
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9:30 - 10
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Outdoor Learning/Recess
*recess is in the fenced backyard (indoor movement activities are provided on stormy days)
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Outdoor time is an important opportunity for physical development. It’s a chance to develop large muscles through running, climbing, riding and more. We play outside every day, weather permitting.
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10 - 10:15
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Zoo Phonics
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This is a time for students to share special letter items with the class and to learn and practice our letter sounds with Zoo Phonics.
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10:15 - 11
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Morning Explorations
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Children make choices from a variety of possibilities. Small groups of children will also work on projects during this time.
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11–11:15
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Closing Circle
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We end morning preschool as we read stories, sing, and reflect on the day as we say our good-byes.
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11:15
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AM Parent Pick-Up
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11:15
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Kindergarten Extension
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11:15 - 11:45
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Lunch – students bring their own healthy lunches from home or purchase an organic lunch (organic milk is provided)
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Social skills are practiced at the snack table. Quiet conversations, good manners and self-help skills (e.g. table setting, table cleaning, and hand washing) are emphasized.
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11:45-12:15 P
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Outdoor Learning/Recess
*recess is in the fenced backyard – indoor movement activities are provided on stormy days
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(See above description)
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12:15-12:35 P
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O.T.T.E.R
(Our Time to Enjoy Reading!)
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The children may choose to read books solo, with a friend, at the listening center, or may work in a small reading group with a teacher.
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12:35-1:30 P
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Afternoon Explorations
12:35-12:50 Math Workshop
12:50-1:30 Writer’s Workshop
1:30-2 Choice Time/projects
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Math choice consists of games, blocks and manipulatives and fun hands-on interactive activities that build math skills such as number recognition, counting, ordering, sequencing, patterning and measuring.
Writer’s workshop focuses on the children as seeing themselves as ‘authors and illustrators’ through discussions and explorations of what the ‘smart’ authors of our favorite books do, teacher/student modeling, sharing and daily writing/drawing practice in our own colorful books. During choice time, the children are ‘free’ to choose among their interests, while some small group activities are offered.
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2 – 2:15 P
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PM Snack
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(See above explanation)
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2:15 P
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PM Parent Pick-Up
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2:15-3:30 P
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Quiet Rest
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Quiet rest time will be provided for all students who stay until 6 PM. Nap mats and books will be provided.
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Extended Care Program
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3:30-4:00 P
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Outdoor Recess
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4:00-4:15 P
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Social Snack
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4:15-4:30 P
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Study Time
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All students will participate in some type of academic activity. Staff will provide tutoring if needed.
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4:30 – 5 P
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Choice Time
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Optional movie on Friday
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5-5:30 P
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Quiet Table Top Toys/ Games in Activity Room
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Children make choices from a variety of possibilities.
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5:30 P
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Final Parent Pick-Up
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Library/Reading/Listening
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Writing Center
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Hands-on Math Learning
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Construction/Blocks
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Dramatic Play
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Science
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Art/Creative Expression
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Sensory & Light Tables
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Club House
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Upcoming Events
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