Preparing for Kindergarten

As children prepare for entering Kindergarten Toddle Inn provides two distinct programs designed to best meet the unique needs of all children.  Teachers and directors thoughtfully evaluate the whole child for readiness in order to place them in a program where they will be most successful and have positive learning experiences.  Decisions are based on an academic screening as well as a thorough review of each child’s social/emotional development, independence skills, ability to transition through daily routines, and their approaches to learning.  

Kindergarten kids walking through the woods at Toddle Inn

All kindergarten preparation programs meet the needs of children by responding to the different modalities in which children learn while also pursuing their academic goals and building their social/emotional skills.  These programs are all led by CDA or degree holding educators, some of whom are also state licensed teachers who have a 0-5 or early elementary teaching endorsement and/or master’s degree. Each program targets a different approach to learning and provides authentic, innovative learning experiences for children which redies them for a successful start in Kindergarten.  

By providing these programs for Toddle Inn families we are able to continue our mission to meet readiness goals for children while respecting every child’s unique learning needs.

Kindergarten Readiness

Our Kindergarten Readiness program is designed to prepare children by developing skills in problem solving, independence, emotional literacy, and self-regulation while introducing children to literacy and numeracy concepts through play.  

Kindergarten kids playing outside at a Toddle Inn

This program is best suited for children who work best in a flexible and responsive setting which allows for individualized and group learning experiences.  Teachers skillfully present academic concepts through play and by incorporating children’s interests into the curriculum. Both of these strategies are proven to promote children’s natural curiosity and motivation to learn.  

Part of the curriculum is also focused on building children’s capacity for successfully managing transitions and communicating their needs.  These skills are reported to be the most essential for children’s success in public school. Our Kindergarten Readiness program allows children to mature socially, physically, intellectually, and emotionally while preparing them for the programming present in most Kindergarten classrooms.  Children follow a predictable rhythm in their daily routine and participate in community jobs in their classroom – developing confidence and positive self-esteem. Your child will take pride in the accomplishment of learning new skills and concepts and start their journey into formal schooling with a positive experience!

All children at Toddle Inn participate in a hands-on learning process throughout the year – acting out stories, planting flowers, problem solving, digging in snow, splashing in water, sorting colors, and creating art.

Pre-K classes at Toddle Inn

Pre-K

Our Pre-K program is designed to prepare children for Kindergarten by developing skills in problem solving, independence, emotional literacy, and self-regulation while introducing children to literacy and numeracy concepts through play.  

Kids learning about nature at Toddle Inn

This program is best suited for children who are ready for a program with a bit more structure and can successfully manage numerous transitions.  Teachers design curriculum which allows for individualization as well as group learning experiences and skillfully present academic concepts while incorporating children’s interests into the curriculum.  Children learn best through play and our teachers present many concepts in a play-based structure which is a strategy proven to promote children’s natural curiosity and motivation to learn.  

In Pre-K there is a continued focus in developing children’s skills in problem solving, communication, self-regulation, and emotional literacy.  These skills are reported to be the most essential for children’s success in school. Teachers focus on community building throughout the year promoting teamwork, compassion, and respect for others.  Children follow a predictable rhythm in their daily routine and participate in community jobs in their classroom – developing confidence and positive self-esteem. 

Learning about nature and reading books at Toddle Inn

Children also explore the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum throughout the school year which is included along with school supplies as part of the Pre-K program book and supply fee. Your child will take pride in the accomplishment of learning new skills and concepts and start their journey into formal schooling with a positive experience.

All children at Toddle Inn participate in a hands-on learning process throughout the year – acting out stories, planting flowers, problem solving, digging in snow, splashing in water, sorting colors, and creating art.  

Additional Pre-K activities:

Kids taking selfies with smiles at Toddle Inn

Pre-K students participate in a Soccer program presented by trained coaches for two 8-week sessions, fall and spring.  This program is included in your Pre-K tuition and does not require any specific Soccer gear. (Soccer may be substituted for Yoga programming depending upon scheduling constrictions)

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