A Little Peace of Mind Daycare And Learning Center, Richmond

Exceed! Preschool learning systems is a theme-based curriculum that allows children an opportunity to explore in a developmentally appropriate environment. The program presents detailed, pre-written lesson plans with define skills in scope and sequence. Children experience large and small group situation along with individual assistance while exploring the area of Language, Math, Science, Culture, Music, and Art. On a daily basis, youngsters participate in each of the focus areas and circle time activities, and explore designated locations in the classroom known as "centers" to the preschooler. Socialization is encouraged throughout the daily activities as an integral part of the preschool curriculum. Language is scheduled both in the morning and afternoon. Reading books, learning rhymes, distinguishing the name of letters, and learning the beginning sounds of the letters are included in each session. Math is a small group activity allowing time for exploration, working with patterns, sorting, classifying and comparing materials, and counting by rote, as well as, with concrete objects. Science is included daily with the weather activity during circle time and at other times during the week as a separate activity that includes observing, predicting, "hands on" experimenting and discussing various observations. Culture activities are presented throughout the week providing children opportunities to experience and appreciate other lifestyles in the world along with their own. The Music focus is a time to explore rhythms, play musical instruments, sing, dance, discover various kinds of music and develop gross motor skills. The daily Art period allows children opportunities to experience a variety of art material and challenge their imaginations while developing fine motor skills.