Pre K and Daycare Programs
Pre-Kindergarten and Daycare Programs
Blooming Butterflies
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy-1, 2, 5 Math- 6 Science- 4 History and Social Science- 2, 7 Physical and Motor Development- 1, 4
SOL’S: Science- K.6, K.9 English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
Students will learn about the life cycle and parts of a butterfly body through literature, song and art. The program also includes the life cycle of a frog if developmentally appropriate.
Celebrations Around the World
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy-1, 2, 5 Science- 1 History and Social Science- 1, 4, 7 Physical and Motor Development- 1, 4
SOL’S: Math - K.17 English - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5, K.8, K.11, 1.1, 2.1. 3.1 History and Social Science - K.3, K.8, 1.6, 1.10, 1.12, 2.10, 2.12, 3.12 Fine Arts - K.2, K.4, K.16, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 2.3, 2.9, 2.14, 3.10 Students will discover the diverse celebrations of Richmond neighbors. By participating in hands-on activities, students will identify different cultures by comparing celebrations.
Dinosaur Discovery
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5 Mathematics - 1, 4 Science - 3, 4 History and Social Science - 4, 7
SOL’S: Science- K.6, K.9 Math- K.10, K.13, K.15 English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
Students will examine artifacts to learn how dinosaurs lived and what they looked like. Through storytime and hands-on activities, students will learn about opposites, sorting and matching.
Drumsticks
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5 Mathematics - 4, 6 History and Social Science - 1, 7
SOL’S: Math K.16 English - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5 History and Social Science - K.5, K.8 Music - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.6, K.8, K.12 Visual Arts - K.2
Students will learn about visual and auditory patterns through literature and music. Children will create a mask using patterns.
Nutrition and Exercise *NEW*
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy 1, 5 Physical and Motor 1, 3, 4, 5 Science 4
SOL’S: Health K.1, K.2, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 Oral Language and Reading
K.2, K.3, K.1 c, K.2, K.3 c, f, K.5 b, 1.1 a, b, 1.2, 1.3 c, d, 1.9, 2.1 b, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1
Students will learn about making healthy choices by participating in food group activities and learning about exercise and movement.
Read-Create-Move
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy-1, 2, 3, 5 Mathematics - 4, 6 History and Social Science- 1, 7 Physical and Motor Development- 1, 4
SOL’S: Science- K.6, K.9 English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
This program is inspired from the book How the Snake Got His Hiss by Marguerite W. Davol. This delightful picture book tells of a story about a snake who went from hopping to hissing and explores patterns and rhythms. Students will be able to learn about patterns in nature and create simple rhythms through many hands-on manipulatives.
Puppet Palooza
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5 History and Social Science - 1, 7 Physical and Motor Development - 1, 2, 4
SOL’S: English - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5 Visual Arts - K.1, K.2, K.3
Children will participate in dramatic play by using puppets and props to tell a story. Students will be introduced to a variety of puppets. Children will have an opportunity to create puppets using lunch bags.
Ready, Set…Grow!
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5 Science - 4 History and Social Science - 1, 2, 4, 7 Physical and Motor Development - 1
SOL’S: Science- K.6, K.7, K.8, K.9, K.10, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students will examine the needs of a plant, parts of a plant and how season affect plants. Through storytime and hands on activities, students will gain a greater understanding of how plants grow. Students will also make a garden starter kit.
Water Wonders!
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Physical and Motor Development - 4 Science - 3, 4 Social Science - 7
SOL’S: Science- K.5, K.6, K.10 English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
Wild about water? Students will learn about how the water cycle works and investigate underwater habitats. Students will listen to a story, sing songs and participate in hands-on activities. Students will create a water - inspired work of art.
What Senses I Have!
VA Foundation Blocks for Early Learning: Literacy - 1, 2, 3, 5 Science - 3 History and Social Science - 1, 4, 7 Physical and Motor Development - 1 Personal and Social Development - 3
SOL’S: Science- K.2, K.4, K.10 Visual Arts- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.10 English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5
Students will learn about the five senses and which body parts are used for each sense. Students will explore their senses through storytime, hands-on activities and an art project.
Kindergarten Readiness Block
All Preschool field trip programs promote Kindergarten readiness. The Kindergarten Readiness Block is comprised of three programs in particular that focus deeply on Literacy, Math and Science Foundation Blocks. Each program can be booked separately, but booking all three throughout the school year provides maximum impact. If all three are booked, we offer a discount on admission – call our Program Coordinator for details.
Magic Hat! Magic Hat!
Students will listen to and discuss the book The Magic Hat by Mem Fox. Students will identify new vocabulary and make predictions about the story. The story visuals help students to form words using letters. Afterwards, students will design and create their own magic hat using stamps, fabrics and stickers!
Read-Create-Move
This program is inspired from the book How the Snake Got His Hiss by Mercedes McDonald. This picture book tells a story about a snake that went from hopping to hissing and explores patterns, rhythms and number sense. Students will learn about patterns in nature, create simple rhythms and practice counting using drums, visuals and pattern blocks. At the end of the program, students will create a fun craft to take home!
Grow and Learn
Discover how animals and plants change over time! Students will learn how baby animals grow and how caterpillars turn into butterflies. They will listen to and discuss the book Waiting for Wings by Lois Elhert. Students will participate in a song and dance to learn about metamorphosis. An interactive magnet board will help students identify life cycles for plants. Students will create butterfly puppets, seed puppies and more!