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Typical Day

Morning Greeting - greeting the children and parent as they arrive, fostering a strong partnership with families; supporting child’s separation and relationship with teachers

Daily Routine - putting away their things, washing hands, finding their name and joining peers

Group Meeting - listening to the teacher, taking attendance, sharing stories, singing songs, discussing our work for the day

Daily Choices - choosing teacher-planned, inquiry and play-based activities within the learning/interest centers
 

Snack time – healthy options encouraged and sent in for children by families

Outdoor Play - on our preschool-specific playground

Music & Movement - combines music with movement through singing, dancing 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - utilizes Montessori teaching principles to help children develop an informed and genuine relationship with God; takes place in our Atrium

Prayer and Catholic teaching– incorporated into everyday activities with hands on activities, visits from priests, visits to church, prayers before meals, and at the beginning and end of day

Special Guests/Visitors - Santa, Sylvania Firefighters, Librarian, Monsignor Billian, Community Helpers

More about the Program

Learning/Interest Center Highlights: Centers are developmentally appropriate to each age group • Dramatic Play Space • Curiosity Corner (Science) • Writing Center • Math Center • Block Center • Fine Motor Space/Finger Gym • Large Group Space • Prayer Table • Cozy Corner/Calming Space • Process Art • Sensory Table

Engagement Outside the Classroom: We believe that curriculum is enhanced through activities that involve our families, school, and parish community. • Planned Family Field Trips • Visit Saint Joseph Church • Color Run • Saint Joseph Parish School PTO Events • Santa Saturday • Preschool Art Show for family & friends • End of Year Family Celebration • Preschool Visitation before your child begins preschool • Elementary School collaboration- Buddy Class visits, visits to the kindergarten classrooms, meet and greet with the kindergarten teachers

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