PROGRAMS
Preschool 2s
In the Preschool 2s program, children are introduced
to a mixed-age
classroom environment.
Children in this program will:
- Develop essential social and emotional skills.
- Enhance their language and communication abilities.
- Build gross and fine motor skills through play and exploration.
- Engage in age-appropriate activities that foster creativity and curiosity.
We partner with familes during their child's potty training journey for a positive and successful experience.
Preschool 3s
In the Preschool 3s program,
children continue their early learning journey in a mixed-age
classroom enviornment.
Children in this program will:
- Build essential pre-reading and math skills through play and exploration.
- Develop social skills and learn to collaborate with others.
- Enhance their creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Pre-Kindergarten
In the Pre-Kindergarten program, children continue their last year in a mixed-age classroom environment.
Children in this program will:
- Gain confidence and independence for the preparation of Kindergarten.
- Build further essential pre-reading and math skills.
- Enhance their social skills.
- Build on their creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Enrichment Classes
During the school year, children join activities on-site, such as language, dance, sports, music, fitness, etc.
Summer Program
During the summer months, the classroom transitions for a
9-week summer program offering fun and engaging weekly themed activities, circle time, story time, child-selected learning centers, and weekly field trips.
S.T.E.A.M Saturdays
During the schooly year
on Saturdays, this drop-in program is open to the community for children to engage in independent and teacher-guided activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
The program serves ages 2-5 and Grades K-5.
Curriculum
Sunshine Early Childhood Center believes that children learn best through play, which is why The Creative Curriculum® provides the framework that allows children to actively explore and learn through hands-on experiences.
Teachers reference The Creative Curriculum’s thirty-eight learning objectives when planning monthly project-based studies.
Key elements of implementing The Creative Curriculum:
- Study Focus: Selecting a specific theme or topic that aligns with children's current interests.
- Learning Objectives: Clearly defined, developmentally appropriate goals for each domain (Social-Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language) related to the chosen theme or topic.
- Play-Based Activities: Designing engaging activities that encourage exploration and discovery through various interest areas in the classroom.
- Differentiation: Providing options to cater to different learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Teacher Observation & Assessment: Actively observe children during play-based activities to assess their learning and adjust activities accordingly.
- Open-Ended Questions: Encourage children's critical thinking with open-ended questions about their play-based learning and discoveries.
- Integration with Other Subjects: Connect chosen themes or topics in other skill areas.