Explorers (Pre-Nursery)
The Explorers class is designed to foster curiosity and imagination in children aged 2 to 3 years through hands-on experiences. Our curriculum encourages exploration and discovery, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Here’s an overview of what the Explorers class offers:
Hands-On Learning
- Interactive Play: Providing a variety of play-based activities that stimulate learning and development through direct interaction.
- Manipulative Activities: Utilizing building blocks, puzzles, and other manipulatives to enhance fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Creative Arts and Crafts: Engaging in art projects that encourage self-expression and creativity using various materials and techniques.
Cognitive Development
- Early Literacy: Introducing children to letters, sounds, and simple words through storytelling, songs, and picture books to develop pre-reading skills.
- Math Foundations: Teaching basic concepts of numbers, shapes, and patterns through games and interactive activities.
- Science Exploration: Encouraging curiosity about the natural world through simple experiments, nature walks, and observations.
Physical Development
- Gross Motor Skills: Promoting activities that involve running, jumping, climbing, and balancing to enhance physical coordination and strength.
- Fine Motor Skills: Providing opportunities for children to practice hand-eye coordination through activities like drawing, threading beads, and using child-safe scissors.
- Outdoor Play: Ensuring regular outdoor playtime to explore the environment, develop physical abilities, and enjoy fresh air.
Social and Emotional Growth
- Building Relationships: Facilitating cooperative play and group activities to teach sharing, taking turns, and building friendships.
- Emotional Awareness: Helping children recognize and express their emotions appropriately and understand the feelings of others.
- Independence: Encouraging self-help skills such as dressing, feeding, and personal hygiene to build confidence and autonomy.
Language and Communication
- Vocabulary Building: Expanding children’s vocabulary through interactive storytime, discussions, and thematic activities.
- Expressive Language: Encouraging children to express their thoughts, ideas, and needs verbally through structured and unstructured activities.
- Listening Skills: Developing attentive listening through instructions, storytelling, and interactive conversations.
Creative and Imaginative Play
- Role-Playing: Providing costumes, props, and themed play areas for children to engage in imaginative role-playing scenarios.
- Music and Movement: Incorporating songs, dance, and musical instruments to develop rhythm, coordination, and a love for music.
- Dramatic Play: Setting up play stations with themes like a kitchen, doctor’s office, or grocery store to stimulate imaginative play and social interaction.
Daily Routine
The daily routine in the Explorers class is thoughtfully structured to balance learning, play, and rest:
- Circle Time: Starting the day with songs, stories, and discussions to build a sense of community and set the tone for the day.
- Activity Centers: Rotating through different centers focused on art, science, reading, and dramatic play to engage children in diverse learning experiences.
- Outdoor Play: Providing daily opportunities for outdoor exploration and physical activity.
- Snack and Meal Times: Offering nutritious snacks and meals in a social setting to promote healthy eating habits and social skills.
- Rest Time: Ensuring a quiet and restful nap time to recharge and relax.
Our Explorers class aims to create a dynamic and nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and grow through hands-on experiences and imaginative play.