Preschooler's Developmental Activities

Daycare environment during the course of the day is set up according to the requirement of developmental needs for different age groups. For example.

Gross motor large muscular developmental zone e.g. outdoor exercise, jumping, climbing, skipping, walking on the line, large building blocks, towers, bridges.

Fine Motor_ Small muscular developmental zone e.g. Scribbling, use of chalkboard, threading beads with string, tracing, puzzles, sorting, coloring, writing.

Language Arts_ Cognitive/ Language Development for example: phonic drill, stories, nursery rhymes and poems.

Dramatic Play Zone _ Imagination for example: dressing-up, puppet show, pretend play like going for grocery shopping, use of vacuum to clean, kitchen to play, having dinner, snack, tea, serving guests, pretending to be career personals like doctors, school bus driver, fireman, policeman, teacher.

Self-help Developmental Skills and Self-Discovery_ For example: wearing jackets, gloves, shoes, eating by one's at meal time, drinking from a cup, pouring water from a bottle into a cup.

Pre Math_ Recognition of shapes, concept of quantity, counting, sorting.

Social skills / Emotional Development_ Monitored free play.

Library Proper care & use of books, puzzles, learning the rules of silence.

Messy Zone Painting, play dough.

Manners / Hygiene Washing hands, proper eating habits, saying grace, proper greetings.

Sensory Exploration Learn all about five senses by practical.

Cause and Affects Blow a balloon, let the air out, build a tower & knock it down, bounce the ball, blow the pinwheel etc.

The Quiet Zone Rest or nap

Music Singing, playing musical instruments, poems etc.

Selective TV Shows for children are also allowed at the lunchtime.

Behavioral Goals

While in my care only positive encouragement is enforced. Children will NOT be subject to spanking, hitting, kicking, restraint, or to, verbal, emotional, or physical punishment. I believe the most effective ways of enforcing positive behaviors are: Praise, Respect, Re-Direction, and Positive Re-Enforcement. I use strategies to engage children in their own problem solving. During conflict it is important for children to feel respected, secure, loved, important and special. They need to know I am always available to listen and help, not to judge. My goal is to coach the children so they can negotiate, compromise, brainstorm and work it out together. Time out will be given only to calm the child down.

Communication

Communication is very important to me. When I accept a new family into my home I like to be sure that we can share openly any concerns or questions that may arise. I feel that we are a team raising your child. If we can work together then your child can feel secure in knowing they have two families who love them very much. It is important that there is a similar childcare philosophy between us. I welcome questions, feedback, or discussions of any kind that affect a positive outcome for the child. Sensitive issues will be discussed outside of regular hours either by letter, phone or a scheduled conference. You may call me between 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. I will always inform you some of the activities we are doing, events that will be happening, my days off, and any other pertinent, fun or helpful information that may be of interest to you.