Preschool Curriculum
Contact UsWe spark lifelong curiosity by making learning fun and hands-on, encouraging kids to explore, discover, and get excited about learning every day!
Our environment fosters discovery and growth, giving children the opportunity/platform to reach their full potential. Our program focuses on age-appropriate activities that enhance creativity, social skills, and academic growth. Along with hands-on learning centers, we use innovative educational approaches that promote exploration, independence, and self-confidence, ensuring every child thrives.
Children have an innate curiosity and ability to direct their own learning experiences. At Leonardo DaVinci International Academy, we nurture their natural curiosity and encourage choice and autonomy which allows children to select materials that resonate with their interests. Our emphasis on child-led exploration of materials and projects enables children to actively participate in their learning.
Our program offers a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment where children ages 2 1/2 to 6 can grow at their own pace. Through hands-on experiences and center-based learning, children explore themes that spark curiosity and encourage active participation. This approach helps them develop key skills while deepening their understanding of themselves, their peers, and the world around them. By fostering a love of learning, we set the foundation for lifelong growth and discovery.
Our curriculum is research-based and crafted to support the educational growth and social-emotional development for each child. We emphasize age-appropriate activities that promote learning, creativity, and social skills, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. We offer a wide range of classes, including Language, Math, Social Sciences, Art, Music, Movement, Spanish/French, STEAM, Cooking, and Nature/Outdoor Exploration, providing a well-rounded and enriching educational experience.
A Sample Preschool Day
At Leonardo DaVinci International Academy , we foster a love of learning by making education interactive and fun, inspiring children to explore, discover, and engage every day.
Our nurturing environment supports growth, providing opportunities for children to reach their full potential through age-appropriate activities that build creativity, social skills, and academic development
We encourage children’s natural curiosity by giving them the autonomy to choose materials and projects that align with their interests. This child-led approach helps foster independence and active participation in their learning.
Designed for children ages 2.5 to 6, our hands-on program allows kids to grow at their own pace, explore topics that spark curiosity, and deepen their understanding of themselves, their peers, and the world around them. Through a mix of center-based activities and guided exploration, we help children develop essential skills while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
Our research-based curriculum ensures a well-rounded educational experience that supports both academic and social-emotional growth, helping every child reach their full potential.
Here is a typical day for your curious explorer that will help them navigate their day with confidence and foster social skills through structured group interactions:
- Arrival/Free Play
- Morning Circle
- Snack
- Small Group and Individual Learning
- Enrichment
- Outdoor Play/Creative Play
- Half Day Dismissal
- Lunch
- Rest Time
- Outdoor Play
- Small Group and Individual Learning
- Closing Circle
- 3:00 Dismissal
Half Day: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Full Day: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Adventures in Math, Reading, and the World Around Us
We bring together Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies through engaging hands-on projects that align with New Jersey State Standards. Through activities like storytelling, building, and exploring real-world concepts, children develop important math skills while also strengthening their reading, writing, and communication skills. By encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills, we make learning fun as students discover how everything connects to the world around us.
Exploring the World Through Art
Art is a perfect way to fuel children’s creativity. It gives children the freedom to experiment, unlock creativity, problem-solve, and enhance social skills. Through dramatic play, exposure to the works of different artists, and exploration of different mediums and materials, children engage their senses and emotions, learning valuable lessons that support their personal growth and educational journey. The emphasis on the process of art highlights the importance of self-expression, allowing children to explore their creativity through the journey of making art rather than focusing solely on the final product. This hands-on exploration helps build connections in their brain, fosters learning, and is a lot of fun!
PK2 for 2.5-3 Year Olds
In our nurturing environment, we gently guide children through the process of healthy separation from their caregivers. With personalized support from dedicated teachers, our youngest learners master everyday tasks, building confidence and competence in caring for themselves and others. This foundation fosters key skills like self-regulation, independence, and a strong sense of self which equip children for both personal growth and positive social interactions. We foster these key skills as well as cognitive, language, and physical growth through a variety of activities and opportunities, encouraging children to explore, play and engage in interactive experiences. By integrating the New Jersey Preschool Standards, we ensure developmental progress is met and exceeds for their next stage..
PK 3 for 3-4 Year Olds
At age three, children experience rapid growth in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional areas. They develop motor skills, expand their vocabulary, and begin to understand mathematical concepts. Socially, they assert independence, share, and take turns, while developing self-help skills and emotional regulation. Our curriculum, aligned with New Jersey state standards, focuses on key areas such as social-emotional development, language, early math, physical coordination, and creativity. Through play-based learning, children explore, communicate, and problem-solve, building a strong foundation for future academic and social success.
PK 4 for 4 Year Old
In our 4s class, children gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. By focusing on hands-on exploration, social development, and essential readiness skills, we ensure that every child is prepared for a successful transition into the next stage of their educational journey. We follow the guidelines from the New Jersey Preschool Standards and beyond to ensure the highest quality of education and to facilitate children’s development and learning needs.
Five Year Olds
If your child misses the kindergarten age cut-off or you’ve decided to give them an additional year before starting formal kindergarten, we have a program thoughtfully designed to meet their individual needs. Our classroom is tailored for children who will turn five by the end of December, offering a supportive and enriching environment where they can develop and flourish at their own pace.
The curriculum combines structured learning from New Jersey Student Learning Standards to ensure that learning goals are met and exceeded using structured learning with play-based and hands-on activities, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. Our curriculum is designed to provide a balanced foundation in key academic, social, and emotional areas to help children build the skills they need for success in school and beyond.
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