Bumblebee Class

Bumblebee CLASS SKILLS

The academic skills covered in the Bumblebee Class include: beginning to write first name in title case, fine motor skills, shapes, reinforcement of colors, verbal counting to 20, introduction to letter sounds and identification uppercase letters.
Additionally, social-emotional and self-help skills will be taught in hands-on ways to support mental health, gain friendship skills, and foster independence.
All these skills are taught throughout the day and incorporated in our monthly studies guided by student interest.

LEARN ABOUT CREATIVE CURRICULUM

DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00-11:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Each day will include at least 60 minutes of play indoors and 30 minutes of play outside as weather allows. Class time will also include:
Group Time
Outside/Large Motor
Hand washing/Snack
Story Time
Choice Time
Music and Movement

PRESCHOOL-WIDE EVENTS

September – Preschool Playdate, Homecoming Parade
October - Fall Phone Calls
November - Family Feasts
January – Community Open House
February/March – Parent/Teacher conference
April – Family Field Trip

FIELD TRIPS

October – Library
April – Annett Nature Center
May – Barker Park

Other walking field trips will be planned as they coincide with our studies.

SPECIAL VISITORS

Every month, each class enjoys a visit from two special community helpers:
– Janis Comer, Indianola Public Library
– Kelsey Longnecker or Hootin' Hannah, naturalists at Annett Nature Center

CALENDAR