Preschool

Supervisor: Jen Tiltges 847-965-1200, Ext. 3022 or email her at jtiltges@mortongroveparks.com

The Grove Preschool is structured around academic and holiday themes that enhance learning and fun. The experiences are both educational and recreational, which aid in social, physical, intellectual and emotional growth. Your child will enjoy a rewarding Preschool experience that encompasses creative play, music, art, science and more.

ACORNS: Two-Year Old

We offer Parent-Tot Preschool for the adventurous 2-year old. Parents and Tots experience the fun of preschool together in a unique and exciting environment.

Emphasis at this level includes:

• Getting accustomed to interactive play with other children in a highly supervised atmosphere
• Opportunities to learn developmental approach to education
• Opportunities for parents/caretakers to interact and share experiences.

SPROUTS: Three-Year Old

The emphasis is on learning through play and socialization. Children become acquainted with a classroom environment where they will learn to listen and follow directions, take turns with other children and immerse themselves in both structured and unstructured learning opportunities through unique, fun and educational activities.

Emphasis at this level includes:

• Independence and separation
• Sharing
• Cooperative Group Play
• Numbers, Letters, Shapes, and Colors Recognition
• Introduction to and refinement of existing gross and fine motor skills

GREAT OAKS: Four-Year Old

Basic concepts in our previous programs are reviewed and reinforced through both structured and unstructured activities. Emphasis this year is on developing both the academic and social skills needed for entering Kindergarten in area school districts. Our program will stress the development of independence and academic skills through learning centers, socialization, cooperative and dramatic play.

Emphasis at this level includes:

• Preparing children to venture into the Kindergarten Classroom.
• Fine motor skills are reintroduced and reviewed throughout the year in various projects to reinforce proper handling of school materials, pencil usage and scissor skills.
• Increased focus on larger group activities and dynamics.
• Reinforcement of name and letter recognition and formation.

In addition, we offer an "I'm Three Now" program. This class is a Beginner Pre-school for our littlest wonders. It is designed to meet the needs of the child who has missed the September 1 deadline for our Sprouts Program. Children will get their first taste of independence with this beginner program.

Emphasis at this level includes:

• Group dynamics
• Socialization
• Basic concepts of colors, shapes and numbers.