2022-2023 school year
Play-Based, Child-Led Preschool
- Monday-Thursday, 8:45-11:15am
- Ages 3-5 (turning 3 no later than October 31, turning 6 no earlier than May 30)
- 2022-2023 school year runs from September 6 through May 25, follows Springfield 186 school district calendar for snow days, holidays, etc.
- Curriculum: The Creative Curriculum, Conscious Discipline, Early Learning and Developmental Standards of Illinois
- Cost: $200 per month
Contact: Kacey Belitsos
What does play-based learning look like at Springfield First Preschool?
At Springfield First Preschool, students will have at least 1 hour of uninterrupted time to engage in open-ended play invitations in different interest areas. Children get to select and direct their play. The teacher and assistants are facilitators in discussions and a support in their play and interactions with their peers.
Children also get to look forward to:
- Circle Times: The class will gather twice to hear stories, engage in music and movement, hear from special guests, and more.
- Small Group Activities: Students may have a small group activity time to learn a new game or engage in a cooking activity, science experiment, collaborative art project, and more.
- In-School Events: Holiday parties, Thanksgiving family gathering, Mother's Day Tea, and more.
- Field Trips: Pumpkin patch, Lincoln Memorial Gardens, museums, and more.
- Special Events: Spring Festival, Movie Night, Creative Cooking Night, Garden Day, and more.
- Special Guests: Family members and friends come in and share about their jobs, animal rescues/conservation groups, community helpers, and more!
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