Classes
We are currently enrolling for all classes for the 2023-2024 school year. Private tours available by appointment only. Please contact our Membership Team with any questions you may have and to request a tour spot with our Director by clicking the 'Contact Us' at the top of the page.
Toddler Learning
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
For Parent and Child *18 months to 2 yr 11 months
Parents and their toddlers are introduced to their first school experience. Special
consideration is given to parent, teacher and child bonding which strengthens throughout
the year, ultimately developing a secure and confident relationship which allows a
smooth transition into the preschool class where the child is more independent.
Preschool Class
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. *2 years to 2 yr 11 months old
Using creative play and nurturing instruction, children engage in a multitude of activities
to foster growth in relationship building, cognitive thinking and physical endurance.
Preschoolers’ develop an understanding that learning and living in community is important
and that their place within it is highly valued.
Combo Class & Pre-Kindergarten Class
Combo Class: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*3 years and older
Pre-K Class: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*3.5 years and older
Through self directed, teacher facilitated and parent supportive curriculum Pre-Kindergarten
children will develop skills in social grace, cognitive thinking and physical development.
Curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate practices with Kindergarten readiness
criteria at the root of all experiences. All of which leads each child on a path of
self confidence, academic perseverance with a motivation to learn, and a compassion
for the world they live in.
All classes follow the Pleasant Valley School District calendar with classes running from September to June
* age ranges are for child’s age on Sept 1st
Since the Co-op is highly sensitive to the needs of the children and the community,
classes may change from year to year
Daily Class Schedule- Subject to change as needed with current guidelines for health and safety in place.
Preschool: T/Th
9:00 – 9:50 am Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, play dough, science,
blocks, dramatic play, dance, music, stories,
journaling, writing table
9:50 – 10:15 Clean up and Circle time - stories, music, movement, finger
plays, songs, discussion
10:15 – 10:35 Snack - family style, children set the table, and self serve
a diverse selection of nutritious foods
10:35 – 11:20 Outdoor activities – climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, gardening,
table activities, art, water, sand, dramatic play,
books, and nature exploration
11:20 – 11:30 Closing circle inside – goodbye
Combo Class: M/W/F
9:00 - 10:00 am Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, play dough, science,
blocks, dramatic play, dance, music, stories,
journaling, writing table
10:00 - 10:30 Clean up and Circle time - stories, music, movement, finger plays,
songs, discussion
10:30 - 10:50 Snack - family style, children set the table, and self serve
a diverse selection of nutritious foods
10:50 - 11:50 Outdoor activities - climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, gardening,
table activities, art, water, sand, dramatic play,
books, and nature exploration
11:50 - 12:00 Closing circle inside – goodbye
Pre-Kindergarten Class: M-TH
9:00 – 9:30 Outdoor activities - climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, table activities,
art, water, sand, dramatic play, books, gardening
9:30 – 9:50 Circle time - stories, music, movement, finger plays, songs, discussion
9:50 - 10:50 Indoor activity time – art, manipulative play, play dough, science, math, reading,
writing development, blocks,
dramatic play, dance, music, and stories
10:50 – 11:20 Clean up and Snack - family style, children set the table, and self
serve a diverse selection of nutritious foods.
11:20 - 11:50 Outdoor activities - climb, swing, run, bikes, balls, gardening,
table activities, art, water, sand, dramatic play,
books, and nature exploration
11:50 - 12:00 Closing circle inside – goodbye
Note: there is shared outdoor time on Mondays & Wednesdays between the Combo class
and the Pre-Kindergarten class
CURRICULUM THROUGH THE DAY:
Free Choice – A teachable moment is the moment they’ve chosen: we provide lots of areas to choose
from, and they move freely around the classroom.
Creative Art Activities – Open ended, sensory stimulated or theme oriented activities are offered every day
during free play time.
Music - Offered during through out the day, and during circle time: singing a songs, playing
instruments, and moving and grooving to familiar artists.
Problem Solving - Science activities are planned with general themes (magnets, nature, weather, water,
puzzles, experiments with clay, sand, play-dough). Math concepts such as measurements,
balance, sorting, patterning, counting, and number recognition are all incorporated
into the fun.
Gross Motor - Outside play: bikes, balance beam, slide, balls, parachute, hula hoops and sand box
outside and creative dance & movement inside.
Quiet/Solitary Opportunities - Book area, loft area and various small table writing areas available.
Story Time - Every day we read books, and often we journal with children writing their stories
to read at circle time.
Language Development – Happens throughout the class: in the writing area, during circle time, dramatic play
area, and socializing throughout the day with other adults and children. They’ll hear
and build their language base through song, finger play, tongue twisters, and conversations
building on their reading readiness skills of letter recognition, phonetic and phonological
awareness.
Social Development - Children learn social skills throughout the day in all play and in small group activities
and non competitive games build friendships, and cooperation among peers.
Social Studies – Children learn about their world, their community and their family heritage through
shared traditions and celebrations.
Emotional Development – Children learn self-control, self-motivation and self understanding of their growing
capabilities through the support, guidance, and love from everyone in the school.
