Welcome to Room 1! We understand that for many, this will be your child’s first school experience and we strive to make it a wonderful year of growth and discovery. Room 1 is a place for your child to discover a passion for learning through play. We understand the importance that social and emotional development plays in academic learning, so we will be exploring science, dramatic play, music, and literacy through hands-on learning opportunities. Your child will be learning how to share, take turns, learn problem-solving skills, and form friendships. Most importantly, they will experience a passion for school!

In Room 1, there is a lot of imaginative play in the the play home and a work shop area that changes throughout the year—from pet vet to shoe store, post office and grocery store. We also sharpen fine motor development with activities like coloring, cutting and glueing, play dough, puzzles and sand. Time in the gym and with our Creative Movement teacher allows kids to develop their large motor skills as well.

There are wonderful benefits to sending your 3-year-old to preschool!

Preschool promotes social and emotional development through play and peer interactions. It helps children develop relationships outside their homes and learn to trust others. They also have the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills and tools for regulating their emotions.

For most children, preschool will be the first experience in school without a parent present. A preschool experience allows them to connect with other adults, learn to handle separation and gain confidence in their abilities. Finally, the magical opportunities the 3-year-old classroom provides to nurture a child’s curiosity are priceless and promote social and emotional development.

The skills and tools learned in preschool will help better prepare students for primary school's academic and social components.

Two or three-day schedules are available with morning or afternoon sessions.
Morning session: 9 am to 11:30 am | Afternoon session:  12:30 am to 3 pm

Sample Room 1 Daily Schedule:
The same schedule applies for the afternoon session with arrival starting at 12:30 pm.

9 am to 9:20 am
Arrival and free play

9:20 am to 9:35 am
Circle time: gather for Hello Song and Lesson of the Day

9:35 am to 10:35 am
Art project, Science (once per week), Music (once per week), and Gym Time

10:35 am to 10:40 am
Clean-up Time

10:40 am to 10:45 am
Music and Movement (dance party after clean-up)

10:45 am to 10:55 am
Show and Tell (daily)

10:55 am to 11:00 am
What’s In The Bag? A mystery bag containing an object based on what we are learning about that week (once per week)

11:00 am to 11:05 am
Bathroom break (wash hands for snack time)

11:05 am to 11:20 am
Snack time

11:15 am to 11:30 am
Story time and review of what we learned today

11:30 am
Dismissal

In Room 1, we welcome a number of special guests, including:

• Gretchen the Baker

• Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle and Jam!

• Teaching Artist Jen Newburg the Wizard of Wool 

• Animal Visits from the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory