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The Perfect Balance of Learning and Play

We believe that preschool is more than just learning isolated lessons. Our Links to Learning curriculum “links” multiple activities together, tailored to each child’s interests. Does your child like playing with blocks? Our teachers may ask her to build a tower while naming the colors and counting the blocks – linking language, math, and fine motor skills! Your child will build confidence, gain life skills, and have fun while they learn. We are more than a daycare. We provide a space for your child to thrive.

Our child care program has six stages of age-appropriate learning and growth. From exploring the world around them to building early reading skills, we help students every step of the way.

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The Seven Components of Links to Learning:

Language & Literacy

We help our students love reading by sharing stories, letters, and words with them every day. Our classrooms are stocked with books, and our teachers put labels with pictures and words on items to help children learn what things are called. This helps our students feel comfortable and start learning words on their own. As they listen to stories and learn letters, they get excited about reading and feel more confident!

Mathematical Thinking

Our students learn the basics of addition, subtraction, and geometry. They explore ways to compare amounts, like noticing if they have more or less of something. These activities help develop their reasoning and problem-solving skills, making math both engaging and meaningful.

Social-Emotional Learning

Children learn to recognize and name their own feelings, as well as the emotions of others. They also explore how they fit into their community and the larger world around them. Our teachers use puppets, stories, and role play to teach kindness, sharing, and taking turns. Through these activities, our students practice important self-help skills and feel confident in expressing themselves.

Wellness

We help our students develop their motor skills through dance, games, and physical activities. We also introduce ideas about nutrition, teaching them about healthy foods that give them energy and help them grow strong. Self-care concepts, such as washing hands, are part of our daily routine to keep everyone healthy.

Creative Expression

We introduce our students to the world of music and art through activities that spark their creativity. They learn new words and concepts in art and music, such as colors, shapes, rhythms, and sounds. Through drawing, singing, and dancing, our students explore their own ideas and learn to express what and how they feel. In imaginative play, they make their own stories, act out roles, and bring their ideas to life.

Scientific Exploration

Our students explore science, engineering, and technology through hands-on activities. They get to experiment, ask questions, and explore how things work. Activities include building structures, observing nature, mixing materials, and exploring how machines operate. Our students solve problems, work together with friends, and share their ideas.

Citizens of the World

Our students learn about different places, people, and cultures. They discover traditions, holidays, and ways of life from around the globe, building respect and appreciation for diversity. Our students hear stories, try new foods, and sometimes even explore traditional clothing from other cultures. We integrate Spanish throughout the day to expose our students to a second language.

The Hallmarks of Links to Learning:

Social-Emotional Learning

Social-emotional learning matters just as much as reading and math. Our students practice sharing, taking turns, and working together with friends every day. They also learn to talk about their feelings and calm down when they are upset. In our classroom, every activity helps our students feel more confident and want to explore things on their own.

Center-Based Learning

Our preschool classrooms have special areas called “centers” where our students can learn by doing fun activities in small groups. These centers help them connect complex ideas to experiences in real life. Whether they are playing pretend in the dramatic play center or doing an experiment in the science center, your child will love moving throughout our classroom. Our students learn how to solve problems, work well with friends, build their confidence, and more.

Literacy-Based Curriculum

We create learning experiences centered around books and make sure our students have access to printed words. They connect words with pictures and ask questions because they are naturally curious. Our teachers label items in the classroom with photos and words. This helps our students begin learning words on their own.

Personalized Learning

Our teachers make sure that each child learns in the way this is best for them. In small groups, they adjust lessons so students can learn at their own pace, whether they are learning something new or practicing skills. We make sure that our classrooms are warm and welcoming places where every child feels valued.

Family Communication

We make it easy for our families to stay connected—so you have one less thing to worry about. We keep you updated on your child’s progress and daily activities through conferences, monthly folders, our family communication app, and more. These tools help you know what is going on in your child’s education every step of the way.

Social-Emotional Learning

Discovery Isle Preschool

The Perfect Balance of Learning and Play

The Seven Components of Links to Learning:

The Hallmarks of Links to Learning:

Social-Emotional Learning

Center-Based Learning

Literacy-Based Curriculum

Personalized Learning

Family Communication

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