Our Classrooms
Pre-K Classroom
Pre-K Classroom
There is no one like your child, as each child's development is unique and complex. At OFA you can expect a structured environment, which can sometimes be a big transition. We will deverything to encourage your child's growing talents and abilities this year.
Learning will be encouraged through small group time, large group time, peer play and independent time throughout the day. Your child's creativity will be broadened through the use independent painting, drawing and coloring. Your child will learn different letters, shapes, and colors each week, as well as counting concepts from 1-30. They will be introduced to the Spanish language as well.
Pre-K Daily Schedule
Take a Look at What Our Day Looks LikeĀ
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7:00-9:00am Before Care/Breakfast/Centers
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9:00-9:45am Bathroom/Handwashing/Small Group/Tabletop Toys
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9:45-10:05am Large Circle Time
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10:05-10:30am Small Group
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10:30-10:45am Morning Snack
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10:45-11:00am Bathroom/Handwashing
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11:00-11:40am Outdoor/Gross motor play*
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11:40-11:45am Handwashing
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11:45-12:15pm Lunch
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12:15-12:20pm Bathroom/Handwashing
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12:20-12:50pm Educational Movie
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12:50-1:00pm Bathroom/Handwashing
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1:00-2:30pm Nap/Quiet Time
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2:30-2:55pm Bathroom/Handwashing/Snack
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2:55-3:00pm Transition to Aftercare

Curriculum In Our Pre-K Classroom
The philosophy of The Creative Curriculum is that young children learn best by doing. The Creative Curriculum is built on theories of development in young children, that all children learn through active exploration of their environment and therefore the environment plays a critical role in learning.
The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum designed to help teachers and caregivers implement developmentally appropriate practices and offer responsive daily routines and meaningful experiences that nurture learning and development.
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.