Pre-Kindergarten Baby's Space at Little Earth
The year before entering kindergarten is an important opportunity for us to help children get ready to learn in the more formal setting of elementary school. Our teachers continue to nurture competence and confidence in both academics and emotional development. We believe that it is as important that a child knows the letters in her name as it is that she can wait her turn to answer a question asked by the teacher. The pre-kindergarten program provides opportunities for children to make choices, engage in individual, small and large group projects, which include art, music, health, reading readiness, and physical activities. The pre-kindergarten program features:
Our Learning Space
The customized pre-kindergarten learning space combines the best of a play-centered environment that supports the development of academic skills and social skills. The porch/house area can be transformed to support the theme-based curriculum, expanding opportunities for learning and imagination. A slide, tower, house, and crawl-in spaces provide numerous opportunities for engagement and play.
- One teacher available for every seven pre-kindergarten children;
- Teachers who are consistent and dedicated to providing enriched opportunities for engagement in activities, relationships, and learning;
- Curriculum that offers opportunities to learn through enriched daily activities and complements the Minnesota Department of Education’s Early Indicators of Progress;
- SEEDS of school readiness and daily opportunities to engage in reading and being read to;
- Reading Corp Literacy program and individual tutoring;
- Daily schedule that is predictable and provides nutritious meals, consistent naptimes, and outside activities;
- Assessment profiles used to identify developmentally appropriate learning objectives;
- Daily messages to parents about daily accomplishments; and
- Four parent-teacher conferences per year.
Our Learning Space
The customized pre-kindergarten learning space combines the best of a play-centered environment that supports the development of academic skills and social skills. The porch/house area can be transformed to support the theme-based curriculum, expanding opportunities for learning and imagination. A slide, tower, house, and crawl-in spaces provide numerous opportunities for engagement and play.