OUR PROGRAMS
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" Â Nelson Mandela
The educational programs at De Winton Community Preschool were created with our children’s needs in mind: to mature and develop in a safe yet stimulating environment. Take a look below to learn more about each program.
4 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL AM CLASS
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am- 12:00pm
Please note, to be accepted for registration into the 4 year program the student’s 4th birthday must fall on or before December 31st, 2022.
Please note, ALL students must be potty trained, pull-ups or diapers are not permitted. There are a maximum 14 students in this class.
Daily Schedule/Routine:
9:00am - 9:15 am
Welcome circle/Songs/Weather
Monday
915-935
Physical activity in the gym - movement to music, games
9:35-10:10
Children have free time for play
10:10-10:30
Circle time- calendar, theme and theme songs, music & finger play, discussion, preparation for snack time - clean up, hand washing
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10:30-10:50
Snack time
10:50-11:35
Small group activities- 2/3 different activities directed by teachers, assistant and classroom helpers (i.e. fine motor/Hand-Eye Coordination at the craft table; Math/Science skills such as counting, Social/Literary skills such as maps, puzzles, matching, categorizing and vocabulary
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11:35-11:50
Show and Share
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11:50-12:00
Goodbye circle
Wednesday
915-9:50
Children have free time for play
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9:50-10:00
Circle time- calendar, theme and theme songs, music & finger play, discussion, preparation for snack time - clean up, hand washing
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10:10-10:30
Snack time
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10:30-11:15
Small group activities- 2/3 different activities directed by teachers, assistant and classroom helpers (i.e. fine motor/Hand-Eye Coordination at the craft table; Math/Science skills such as counting, Social/Literary skills such as maps, puzzles, matching, categorizing and vocabulary
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11:15-11:30
Story time/Action songs
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11:30-11:35
Goodbye circle
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11:35-12:00
Outside play (weather permitting) - parents collect children from outside
3 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL AM CLASS
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am - 11:30am
​Please note, to be accepted for registration into the 3 year old program the student’s 3rd birthday must fall on or before December 31st, 2022.
Please note, ALL students must be potty trained, pull-ups or diapers are not permitted. There are a maximum of 12 students in these prgrams.
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Daily Schedule/Routine:
Classes start promptly and doors will be opened at that time for greeting of the students by the teachers. Please be on time!
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9:00-9:45
Children have free time to play.
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9:45-10:00
Welcome circle/Weather, themes and theme songs, music & finger play, discussion. Preparation for snack time - clean up, hand washing.
10:00-10:20
Snack Time
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10:20-10:50
Daily Calendar- Craft demonstration and craft activity
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10:50-11:00
Tuesday- Show and share
Thursday - Story time/Action songs
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11:00-11:20
Physical activity - movement to music, games (inside or outside - weather permitting)
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11:20-11:30
Goodbye circle
3 & 4 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL PM CLASS
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00pm - 2:30pm
​Please note, to be accepted for registration into the 3 year old program the student’s 3rd birthday must fall on or before December 31st, 2022.
Please note, ALL students must be potty trained, pull-ups or diapers are not permitted. There are a maximum of 12 students in these prgrams.
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Daily Schedule/Routine:
Classes start promptly and doors will be opened at that time for greeting of the students by the teachers. Please be on time!
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12:00-12:45
Children have free time to play.
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12:45-1:00
Welcome circle/Weather, themes and theme songs, music & finger play, discussion. Preparation for snack time - clean up, hand washing.
1:00-1:20
Snack Time
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1:20-1:50
Daily Calendar- Craft demonstration and craft activity
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1:50-2:00
Tuesday- Show and share
Thursday - Story time/Action songs
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2:00-2:20
Physical activity - movement to music, games (inside or outside - weather permitting)
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2:20-2:30
Goodbye circle
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