Discovery Preschool
(2 - 3 years old)
Their world is opening up, so we bring a world of learning to them!
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That is why we offer a ton of books and toys and bring their artwork down to kid’s eye level. Children in discovery preschool also begin to learn the basic building blocks of how we all work together in a classroom.
Explore the discovery preschool classroom
This classroom is organized for their age and stage of learning and development.
Classroom Schedule
Kids this age thrive on routine. We use a schedule with simple pictures to show them what is coming up next! This keeps children feeling confident about what to expect for the day and be part of the plan. We talk about our day in circle time and we have many visual reminders everywhere.
Learning Independence
Discovery Preschool is also where your child becomes more independent with things like toileting and hand-washing. That is why sinks, toilets, and furniture in our classrooms are all kid-sized. This assists with building their confidence by knowing that they can do things all by themselves.
Inside a preschooler’s day
Our caring teachers set a daily rhythm for preschoolers that consists of group time, storytime, outdoor play, meals, snacks quiet times, and most especially, lots of unstructured playtime.
Group time happens every day for each of our age groups. In Discovery Preschool, children come together to learn about working as a community. Teachers will read books, sing songs, and lots more.
Meals and Snacks
Each day, preschoolers sit down for a meal, where they eat healthy fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
Outdoor Playtime
Most of our classes spend 20-30 minutes outside at least twice per day, weather permitting. At this age, kids and running and exploring, while using their imaginations.
Curriculum
Our teachers will help your child build skills that get them ready for “big kid school.” Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them get used to a more structured school setting.
Building brainpower and strong bodies
For our littlest preschoolers, we mix early math skills—like patterning and counting—into fun daily activities involving singing, clapping, and moving around. We also build memory and focus skills by learning each other’s names and putting toys away.
Learning to share and make friends
These are the learning-to-share years! We help them with those skills and show them how to take turns. As they learn more about diversity, preschoolers widen their circle of friends, interact with new people, and appreciate differences.
Writing and understanding stories
At this age, children begin to understand drawing and writing as a form of expression, so we do lots of both every day. They can also ask and answer questions about stories we read.
Expressing themselves
Creatively, preschoolers paint and work with clay, play dress-up and pretend, and use music to express feelings.
Preschool classroom activities
Every day, our creative teachers guide preschoolers through fun activities that are just right for their age. Here are just a few examples!
What is this?
Head, shoulder, knees, and toes. Kids learn to identify, name, and count different body parts.
Clap Your Hands
Teachers will start a simple clapping pattern and ask children to use their ears to listen and then repeat a pattern.
One Block at a Time
Kids learn about sequence and doing things one step at a time by stacking blocks and building.
