Bloom
3-4 Years Old
Your preschooler is growing up fast, potty-trained and eager to learn new things. At this age, your child is more coordinated and is absorbing lots of information every day. At Green Tree Academy, your child’s day is carefully planned out with a variety of hands-on activities to encourage learning and socialization. Your child is taught to write their name and recognize letters, numbers, colors and shapes. Preschool teachers introduce concepts like opposites, identifying emotions and basic directional skills. At this age, we also put a large focus on teaching self-awareness and fostering independence by helping your child master their self-help skills.
We design our preschool classrooms with these developmental milestones in mind and equip each classroom with age-appropriate, educational toys to help continue inspiring your child’s curiosity and desire to learn and engage with their classmates and their environment.
Curriculum
- Identify at least 6 colors
- Recite the whole alphabet
- Recognize all uppercase letters
- Write letter-like forms or scribbles to represent words and ideas
- Count to 10
- Point out and draw at least 5 different shapes
- Say the days of the week and months of the year
- Recognize own name
- Use words to express feelings and needs
- Use position words (top, bottom, front, back, etc.) appropriately
- Use time of day and sequence words (morning, night, before, etc.)
- Sort objects by attributes (color, size, shape, type)
- Start using scissors appropriately; can cut paper
- Draw a simple figure with some recognizable features
FAQ
What is the daily schedule like?
Each classroom at our institution follows a tailored daily schedule designed to meet the unique developmental needs and learning styles of the students. Our schedules typically incorporate a balanced mix of structured activities and flexible periods to accommodate diverse interests and optimize learning opportunities. This includes dedicated time for core subjects such as language arts, math, science, and social studies, interspersed with engaging sessions for arts and crafts, physical activities, music, and free play. Additionally, we prioritize breaks for snacks, outdoor exploration, and relaxation to ensure a holistic and stimulating educational experience for every student.
What is your approach to discipline?
We believe in fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where each child feels valued and respected. Our discipline policy focuses on positive reinforcement, redirection, and clear communication to guide children toward appropriate behavior. We prioritize understanding each child’s individual needs and employ gentle guidance techniques that encourage empathy and understanding. We aim to model and teach conflict resolution skills while emphasizing patience and consistency in our approach to discipline. We value open communication with parents to ensure a cohesive and supportive environment for the children in our care.
Teacher
Sarah Mahdhi | Pre-K 3 Teacher