Lemont Park District Preschool Academy

Class Descriptions

• Terrific Two’s September Newsletter & Calendar
  Terrific Two’s is a great way to introduce your child to a preschool setting. One of the most important aspects of early development is becoming comfortable with separation, encouraging independence and fostering communication skills. Classes will follow a weekly theme and include circle time with songs, a story, snack time, socialization and playtime. Fine and gross motor skills will be enhanced through games and crafts. The class will meet on Tuesday and Friday mornings for one hour and fifteen minutes.
• Young 3’s -September Newsletter & Calendar
  Our “Young 3’s” classes were developed for children who will be three-year-olds between September 1st and December 31st. This class is an introductory that will help foster socialization and learning in a fun, safe, and caring environment. Emphasis is on social skills, separation from a parent, learning to share, take turns and independence. Daily activities include art, dramatic play and large motor play (inside and outside). Stories, songs and, FUN! The children will be introduced to colors, shapes, numbers & counting, letters, spatial relations, and learn to recognize their name. Students will also have a weekly opportunity to visit our computer lab! The “Young 3’s” meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings for one and a half hours.
• 3 Year-Olds – September Newsletter & Calendar
  Our 3-Year-old classes are designed for children who will be three years old by September 1st. The exploration of numbers, shapes, colors, letters (and much more!) are introduced through interactive play and learning. Children are encouraged to start the development of social skills as they begin their journey toward Kindergarten. Creative art media, introduction to computers, physical education, music, dramatic play, learning to recognize, trace and write their names and, simple worksheets to enhance learning are just a few of the things your child will experience. The 3 Year-olds meet twice a week for two hours. Classes are offered Monday and Wednesday in the morning and Tuesday and Thursday in both the morning and afternoon.
• 4 Year-Olds – September Newsletter & Calendar
  The 4-year-old class is for children who are four years old as of September 1st. Our curriculum includes reviewing colors, shape recognition, phonetic awareness, and printing of the alphabet & numbers one through twenty. Daily worksheets include coloring, cutting and gluing. Creative art and large motor activities correspond with the letter of the week. Science, computer lab and music are tools used to help promote independent thinking as students master their kindergarten readiness skills. The four-year-old classes meet three times a week for two and a half hours each day. Classes are offered Monday, Wednesday and Fridays in the morning and afternoon.
• Finally 5’s – September Newsletter & Calendar
  Our “Finally 5’s” class was developed for children who will turn five-years-old between September 1st and December 31st. Students progress through our curriculum with an emphasis on daily phonic awareness to prepare for their reading, writing and verbal skills. Review of colors, numbers, shapes and letters are implemented through worksheets, large motor activities and concept time. Science, computer lab, snack time and music assist students with independence, enhance their curiosity, promote socialization and strengthen your child’s positive self-image. “Finally 5’s” advanced activities help students to master their Kindergarten readiness skills. Classes meet three days a week for two and a half hours each day and are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the morning.