LES Preschool
The preschool program Preschool screening
3-year old expectations 4-year old expectations
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Session Times 2
Sessions AM/ PM Program Am Session PM Session Transportation
A bus is provide for our
preschool students. If you decide to drop off your
child, check in the office. Teachers There are many teachers that are
involved in the Pre-K program.
Your
Child’s Day The
teachers in the preschool plan a structured and consistent day for the
students. A picture schedule is used to help the children know what
their daily schedule. There
are designated times for free choice, circle, small groups, snack, and
story. Activities are planned around a theme. Each month a calendar will be sent home informing you of our themes. It is strongly encouraged that you use these calendars to talk with your child about the upcoming topics. Occasionally, these calendars will list special events as well as needed materials for our upcoming activities. Children
will have the opportunity to attend the following specials: ·
Gym ·
Music ·
Library |
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Frequently Asked
Questions: ·
How
and when do I sign up my child for a screening? Parents
should call the school for a screening when their child turns 3 years
old. Please call Elaine Johnson at 642-7593 to schedule an appointment. ·
When do screenings
take place? Screenings
are scheduled 3 to 4 times a year usually one in the Fall, Winter, and
Spring. ·
What can my child
expect during a screening? Approximately
6 children will come in for an hour session.
Children will rotate between adults doing various assessments
based on developmental skills for their chronological age.
The areas that are observed are: fine motor, large motor, speech
and language, social interaction, and cognition. ·
When do I find out
the results? After
the screenings are scored by the team, you will receive either a letter
or phone call explaining the results.
Based upon the results, your child may fall into one of these
categories: §
Your child may benefit from the program based upon
developmental needs thus they will be enrolled. §
Your child may have passed most areas, however would
benefit from home activities due to lack of experience. These activities
will be mailed to you. Then your child will be eligible for a
re-screening 3-6 months later. If
you are still interested, please call to schedule a re-screening. §
Your child passed all areas and would be considered a peer
model for a future date ·
What is a peer
model? A peer
model is a 4 year old
child who demonstrates independence.
Children are expected to be able to express themselves verbally,
play cooperatively, toilet and dress themselves, follow simple
directions, and behave appropriately. ·
How is the
preschool program designed? ·
What happens if my
child turns five by December 31? According
to Connecticut State policy, your child will be expected to go on to
Kindergarten. ·
How does my child
become eligible to be a peer model? Once your child has passed the
preschool screening, they are placed into a lottery.
Reminder: your child must be 4 years old to qualify. If chosen,
you will be notified and sent enrollment forms.
Your child will be assigned either the morning session or the
afternoon session based upon available openings. The Am Session is
Monday through Thursday from ·
What happens if my
child is three and passed the screening? Your
child will be put into the lottery for entrance into the program for the
following year. Your child
does not need to be re-screened. ·
Is there a cost for
the program? A
fee will be charged only to the peer models. |
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Each child develops at their own
pace thus they may attain these skills at different times in their
development. However it is
anticipated that these skills will be mastered by age four. Personal
and Social
Physical Gross
Motor
moves with increased large muscle
control and coordination ·
Runs across playground with regular stride without falling
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Jumps off one step with both feet ·
Alternates feet up steps ·
Jumps well in place ·
Climbs up a ladder ·
Enters area avoiding obstacles Fine
Motor
uses eye-hand coordination with refined precision ·
Puts 3 piece interlocking puzzle together ·
Makes balls and snakes with clay ·
Strings beads with accuracy ·
Colors within a defined area ·
pencil/crayon grasp 2
finger for a 3 and ½ year old ·
control of scissors –can cut a straight line ·
draw horizontal, vertical lines and a circle Self-help
Cognitive
Creative
Expression
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Each child develops at their own
pace thus they may attain these skills at different times in their
development. However it is
anticipated that these skills will be mastered by age five. Personal
and Social
Physical
Gross
Motor moves with increased large muscle control and coordination · Alternates feet up and down steps without holding rails · Jumps well in place · Climbs up a ladder · Beginning to skip · Gallops coordinates several movements · Runs and jumps · Throws a ball towards someone · Runs, stops, starts and turns without falling · Hops on one foot ·
Moves to catch a ball Fine Motor uses eye-hand coordination with refined precision · Puts together 4-5 piece interlocking puzzles · Follows a sequence of holes when lacing ·
Colors within a defined area ·
pencil/crayon grasp- tripod grasp ·
control of scissors- cut on straight and curved lines, cut
out circles and squares ·
draws circles and squares Self-Care ·
buttons and unbuttons ·
snaps and unsnaps ·
initiate and zip a zipper ·
put shoes on correct feet
Cognitive
Creative
Expression
ex. Independently creates snowman, makes a castle
Detailed pictures of house, person, etc…. |