UNIVERSITY CHILD LEARNING AND CARE CENTER CURRICULUM SUMMARY

Playhouse Group

Dixie Mau

Playing

The Playhouse Group children are 3 to 4 years old. This group emphasizes partner and cooperative play to help build and improve social skills. Beginning preschool skills are introduced. Preschool is available daily from 9 11:45.

The 3-year-old curriculum reflects creative play with developmentally appropriate practices incorporated into the operations and curriculum of the Center. All curriculum plans are developed around activities for individual and group needs.

Block building, books, painting, art, dramatic play, dress up, large motor, sensory, music, science, and math activities are incorporated into daily routine. Children are given a variety of choices. Self-help skills are encouraged to help develop independence skills. The curriculum reflects the health and safety of each child. All children are learning and socializing in an age appropriate setting.

Daily Schedule

Morning

Time Activity
7:30-9:30 Choice
9:30-9:45 Snack
9:45-10:00 Bathroom
10:00-10:45 Outside
10:45-11:45 Limited Choice
11:45-12:00 Group Time
12:00-12:30 Lunch


Afternoon

Time Activity
12:30-1:30 Stories & Nap
1:30-2:45 Choice & Bathroom
Bunny & Playhouse Groups Join
2:45-3:00 Progressive Snack
3:00-3:30 Outside
All Groups Join
3:30-4:40 Choice Time
4:40-5:15 All Children Story Time
5:15 Center Closes
Playhouse Group