Creative Kids Learning Center

Since this is usually the child’s first experience in a school setting, the focus in this classroom is on socialization and introducing a structured environment. During the morning there is a short circle time that incorporates calendar, weather, shapes, colors, and an introduction to numbers. In addition, we enjoy finger plays and literature that correlate with our monthly themes. Projects offer time to be creative and practice following directions. We focus on fine motor skills by introducing scissors and tracing. Through music we explore awareness of self and gross motor skills. There are also many opportunities to enjoy free and structured play to ensure socialization and imaginative growth.

4 Year Old Class

In the 4 year old class we concentrate on continuing successful social interaction in a structured learning setting while mastering new skills such as:

*Acquiring letter recognition skills while developing letter/sound associations *Counting skills and association of printed numeral with indicated quantity *Working toward a year end goal of having each child print his/her first name

Monthly themes highlight this curriculum, and directed project time each day incorporates fine motor skills such as cutting, coloring, writing and painting with the emphasis on creativity. Music and literature are also important components of our daily activities.

Our goal in this class is for each child to grow in self confidence and gain independence as a way to prepare them for a successful kindergarten experience. Many of the activities require cooperation and working together. The children will be guided to follow through on more complicated and multi-step projects and activities which are designed to build their self confidence. Problem solving, kindness, and a love for literature are also fostered. Specific age-appropriate activities include:

For families who need day care for their kindergarten age child, Medford Township Public Schools will bus your child to and/or from Creative Kids Learning Center. Enroll your child in the Public School Morning Kindergarten Program and your child can be bused to our school for lunch and our afternoon enrichment program. Creative Kids employs certified teachers who will meet your child when they arrive here for lunch. After lunch, planned activities reinforce the reading and math curriculum being taught in their public school classroom. Time is also provided to complete homework assignments. One on one help is available for those who need it. Outdoor fun time and an afternoon snack are also provided. *Uppercase and lowercase letter recognition

*Beginning Sounds *Math: Numbers 1 20, patterns, sequencing, colors, shapes *Literature: listening to stories with follow-up discussions, predicting outcomes, acting out stories *Music & movement *Printing our names *Art: daily projects are based on the letter of the week, monthly themes, or literature

For families who need day care for their kindergarten age child, Medford Township Public Schools will bus your child to and/or from Creative Kids Learning Center. Enroll your child in the Public School Morning Kindergarten Program and your child can be bused to our school for lunch and our afternoon enrichment program. Creative Kids employs certified teachers who will meet your child when they arrive here for lunch. After lunch, planned activities reinforce the reading and math curriculum being taught in their public school classroom. Time is also provided to complete homework assignments. One on one help is available for those who need it. Outdoor fun time and an afternoon snack are also provided.