inclusion of creative activities into each theme gives students the opportunity to be actively engaged in the creative process. Our preschool morning schedule begins with a morning meeting called Opening in which children are involved in calendar activities (such as days of the weeks, months of the year, counting, time concepts and current events), attendance using different name recognition clues or self-concept questions, and exposure to the particular thematic daily objective they will be focusing on for the day. This time helps to inform the children about what they can expect for their morning studies and serves as a community meeting to bring the group together. Your child will also participate in two small group activities with his/her designated small group instructor. These small group times offer teacher-directed activities with an academic focus in a small group setting. Each day, one small group time will focus on language arts activities and the other small group time will focus on math and science skills. Each child will also participate in Art and Centers, which offers child-directed learning opportunities in art, science, math, dramatic play and library focusing on the daily objective related to the monthly overarching theme. In conjunction with Arts and Centers, children also will participate in a gross motor activity each day. These activities will include music and movement activities such as: obstacle courses, bowling, parachute play, bean bags, streamers, singing, dancing and instruments. Our morning preschool time will also include a snack and recess on our playground. Throughout the day, your child will work to develop his/her skills in critical thinking, problem solving, evaluation, and creativity. Our preschool curriculum provides academic skill development opportunities while encouraging and supporting emotional and social growth in a nurturing and creative environment.