Pre-school classrooms for 3's and 4's at The Village School are separated into six to eight individual play areas called interest centers or discovery centers. Anywhere from two to four children can play in each area. Each area is designated for its particular role in the pre-school landscape, for example Dramatic play, Blocks, Art, Manipulatives, Science, etc. The equipment in each area is chosen for its ability to teach and entertain children on different levels of development. The teacher also enhances the learning environments with special props, games, books, music, art materials, etc. to foster learning of specific concepts.
Most of the learning is still hands-on.
Ratios for 3's and 4's are 1:15 and 1:18
Basic Discovery Centers
During a normal day, pre-school and older children will have the opportunity to play in eight basic centers:
- Dramatic Play
- Art
- Sand
- Water
- Science
- Manipulatives
- Blocks
- Quiet (library/listening)
Please consider an important fact about daily play activities for your child. Our selection of toys, equipment and activities is done to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.