Saint Mary's Sunshine Center, Leonardtown

Three year olds are very energetic and are beginning to show their independence and build self esteem through challenges and success. We encourage children to focus their energy on positive behavior and good choices. Our staff encourage self control, cooperation and exploration of their environment. We use a Maryland Department of Education approved curriculum. Each day children participate in a variety of large and small group activities. Our staff create activities and personalized lesson plans to include the abilities of each individual child. We try to further children's development through a variety of center materials, active play and songs. Our busy daily schedule includes story time, outdoor play, free play in learning center, creative activities and large and small group activities. Independent exploration, teacher directed activities and hands-on learning helps develop a variety of skills and knowledge in areas such as literacy, mathmatics, scientific thinking and social skills. Our classroom environment helps to support all areas of development as well as language, problem solving, and acceptable social behavior.