Three Year-Old (3K)
Creative, hands-on activities which allow children to learn through experimentation and exploration in this curriculum. The HighReach Learning philosophy underpins the basic curriculum and guides the lesson where children are exposed to the basic concepts and skill-building of counting, recognizing shapes and colors, opposites, positional relationships, and use of scissors, crayons, markers, play dough, and paint. A monthly theme offers the opportunity to integrate basic concepts and skills by making learning meaningful and fun. Enrichment activities are used to reinforce the children’s discoveries and to encourage them to share their new knowledge with their parents.
Much of the three-year-old (3K) curriculum involves songs and fingerplays that reinforce socialization and communication skills. These skills, as well as self-esteem building, are all the central focus of all activities. As with all classes, Spanish, music (Kindermusik), library skills, and physical education supplement the curriculum.
Field trips vary from year to year, but we view these outings as important and an integral part of exploring and learning. Annual favorites in the past have been the pumpkin patch, strawberry farm, and the plant farm.
Parents may select either the three or five day per week options in this program that runs from 8 AM until 2:45 PM.