The Preschool Program:
Lake Forrest Prep was established to provide for the early learning needs of young children and to enhance the quality of life for parents who require child care in an educational setting for their young children.

The Early Childhood Years, birth through age five, are magical years. This is the time of wonder, treasured firsts, questions, newfound independence, expressed opinions, curiosity, new sorrows, much laughter and energy beyond belief.

The nurturing care provided at Lake Forrest Preparatory School is designed with an understanding of how very special the early learning years are. A specialized curriculum presented by professional Lake Forrest Prep educators provides just what the best parents desire for their child. Parents that leave a very young child at Lake Forrest Prep are secure in the knowledge that their child is safe and happy.

At Lake Forrest Prep every child has the chance to reach his or her full potential in a safe, enriching, and nurturing school community.
 
The Beginners:
Children younger than twenty four months, infants and toddlers, enjoy programs uniquely designed for their age which stimulate language, cognitive and social development!

At Lake Forrest Prep each growth milestone and learning success is a celebration! Professional teachers support each child's developing sense of awareness and confidence. Teachers are in tune with each child's needs and interact to encourage communication and understanding. Teachers read, sing, talk and play games to develop language. Gooshy paint and various textures stimulate cognitive growth. Outings in the "Bye-Bye" Buggy and out-door play encourage motor development.

The Primary Class:
Important routines are in place for our twenty four to thirty six month old Lake Forrest Prep Kids. Teachers provide exploratory activities in all areas of development through a program designed with predictable repetition so important to children this age.

Time schedules are flexible and smooth providing frequent changes in activity levels. Teachers are warmly responsive to the needs of each child and are patient and supportive as each child becomes increasingly competent and independent. Appealing opportunities for language development are abundant.

Art media, water and sand play, sturdy picture books, appropriate and safe climbing and playground equipment are available to support strong motor development.

The Prekindergarten 3:
Children in the Pre-K 3 Program enjoy a curriculum with an abundance of materials and equipment to promote exploration and learning. The curriculum provides extensive experiences in language and social development.

Professional teachers read books; children learn to recite poems, share experience stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays and art activities. The curriculum includes daily instruction in Spanish, music and motor development

The Prekindergarten 4:
Successful experiences for four year olds enables a child to make sense of the world and to exercise developing independence and curiosity.

The four year old is eager to be involved in learning activities and enjoys activities from Kindergarten Saxon Math, a substantive curriculum that enables quantitative thinking in the young child and The Preschool Core Knowledge Sequence.
Pre-K 4 students explore the environment, dictate experience stories, create classroom charts, participate in small group play, and experience an assortment of creative media. Important exercises in writing occur when children draw, copy and invent spelling. Attention to small muscle development continues with pegboards, puzzles, painting and cutting.

Children learn about the Spanish culture and language daily, enjoy music and singing daily, and develop physical capabilities in daily physical education.

Participation in the Lake Forrest Prep PreK captures the four year olds' eagerness to learn and results in early academic success

Core Knowledge Curriculum and Thematic Units Used with PK3 & PK4

Programs   
Pre-Kindergarten 3-Three year olds enjoy an extensive curriculum with an abundance of materials and equipment to promote exploration and extensive experience in language and social development.  *Accelerated Curriculum

Pre-Kindergarten 4-Four year olds make sense of the world and develop independence and curiosity.  Children enjoy activities from Kindergarten Saxon Math, Preschool Core Knowledge Sequence, and Zaner Bloser Handwriting. *Accelerated Curriculum

For more information about our preschool
curriculum please visit:
www.teachingstrategies.com
www.coreknowledge.org
www.saxonpublishers.harcourtachieve.com
www.lovingguidance.com