PreK 4 - Learning Community Charter School

PreK 4

PreK Daily Schedule:

8:10 - 8:20 a.m.
Arrival

8:20 - 8:40 a.m.
Journal Writing
Students are given prompts or invited to practice writing about whatever interests them. Enthusiasm and creativity are prized far more than technical perfection in letter-writing.

8:40 - 9 a.m.
Morning Meeting
Morning meeting is where teachers discuss the plans for the day, and the subject students are currently engaged in. Throughout the year, PreK students examine studies that resonate with them, for example -- trees, balls, and neighborhoods, learning through imaginative play. Pre-academic skills are woven into the day; when teachers take attendance with the class, students learn number sense and pre-math skills.
tree

A student pretending to be a bird during the Tree Study

9 - 10 a.m.
Choice Time
Choosing play spaces leads to better social skills, turn-taking, independence and learning how to make good choices. It's also fun!
choice

10 - 10:20 a.m.
Read Aloud
Literacy begins with active listening and participation in Read Aloud time.
read

10:20 - 10:50 a.m.
Gross Motor
Twice a day, students play with balls, hoops, spinners, jump-ropes, trikes and more, allowing for much-needed free active playtime.
motor

10:55 - 11 a.m.
Wash Hands

11 - 11:20 a.m.
Lunch
Students eat lunch in their classroom with their peers. They can order lunch from the school lunch menu, or parents can send in meals.

11:20 - 11:30 a.m.
Read Aloud

11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Rest

12:30 - 1:40 p.m.
Choice Time

1:40 - 2 p.m.
Small Group
These sessions allow teachers to focus on basic skills with students in a more focused environment.
group

2 - 2:30 p.m.
Gross Motor

2:30 - 3 p.m.
Music and Movement
Dancing and sing-a-longs are a great way to have fun, be active, and learn.

3 p.m
Dismissal

Special events/activities
As often as possible, PreK takes Walking Trips through the neighborhood to incorporate the real world into their lessons. From visiting the park during the Tree Study, to the Laundromat during the Clothing Study, it's a great way to learn. Family members are invited to come visit class for WOW Sessions where they can share wisdom about any topic of their choosing - from hobbies, to vocations, PreK students want to learn about it all!

Annually there is a PreK/Kindergarten Prom, a fun annual evening event that lets family and students come for a special occasion dance. There is also a Fashion Show where families are invited to come in and see student work.

fashion

The Road to Kindergarten: We have a robust program to connect PreK students to their Kindergarten peers, so they are ready to move on to the next grade at the end of the year. Throughout the year, PreK students visit the Kindergarten classrooms and there are sessions for parents and children on what to expect.