Firefly Class

Firefly CLASS SKILLS

Skills covered in the Firefly Class include: writes first name and last name in title case, writes and recognizes numbers 1-10 and uses 1-1 correspondence, shapes, patterning, identification of all upper and lowercase letters, cutting objects for projects, beginning to make letter-sound connections.
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
11:30-2:30pm Monday-Friday
Each day will include 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
Project/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 and Hootin' Hannah, naturalists at Annett Nature Center

CALENDAR