Full Day Preschool
Monday-Friday 8:00-2:45
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- Play Dough!
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- Counting Practice
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- Computer Time!
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- Apple Taste Test
It is my fifth year teaching full day preschool at St. Edward! I am a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in social work as well as certification in early childhood education. I enjoy cooking, traveling and spending time with my nephews Benjamin and Jonathan. My husband Al and I just purchased our first home together and are very excited!
In my preschool classroom, the children are kept busy throughout the day with a variety of fun and educational activities and projects. The preschoolers are encouraged to learn by actively seeking and exploring centers that interest them including art, dramatic play, blocks, religion, computers, “reading” and writing. The students also participate in a variety of activities throughout the day to strengthen fine and gross motor development. In addition, the preschoolers learn important life skills to help them to become more independent as they begin their school experience.
Requirements for Full Day Preschool:
1. Child must be 3 years of age on or before September 1st
2. Child must be fully potty trained upon enrollment
2. Child must be fully potty trained upon enrollment
Daily Schedule:
7:50-8:00 Arrival
8:00-8:20 Announcements/Prayer/Morning Table Activity
8:20-8:45 Circle Time/Story Time
8:45-9:15 Religion Lesson
9:15-9:45 Free Play or Learning Centers
9:45-10:00 Snack Time
10:00-11:00 Lessons/Project Time
9:15-9:45 Free Play or Learning Centers
9:45-10:00 Snack Time
10:00-11:00 Lessons/Project Time
11:00-12:00 Lunch/Cleanup/Bathroom
12:00-1:00 Recess (Indoor/Outdoor)
1:00-2:00 Nap/Rest Time
2:00-2:30 Table Activity
2:30-2:40 Prepare for Dismissal
2:40-2:45 Dismissal
Curriculum:
The full day preschool curriculum is based on weekly thematic units. A wide range of topics are covered ranging from letters and numbers to holidays, seasons and other developmentally appropriate topics. Projects and lessons are correlated with the week’s theme. Off-site learning is available through fun and educational field trips. In addition, there are many opportunities for parent involvement throughout the year with a variety of fun events sponsored by the school.
Special Classes
Mondays (every other): Library 8:45-9:05 (Mrs. Slaiwa)
Tuesdays: Spanish 8:30-8:50 (Sr. Adele)
Wednesdays: Gym 9:10-9:30 (Mrs. Krohn)
Thursdays (once a month): Gallery 43 Art Class 10:00-11:00 (parent volunteers)
Fridays: Music and Movement 8:45-9:15 (Ms. Schaeffer)
Prospective and current families, please feel free to e-mail me with questions at Angela.Slaiwa@gmail.com
