A Year in the 3 Year Old Preschool Class
for 3-4 year olds

 
Fall
We learn about growing, from piglets on a farm to sunflowers, apples, pears, and pumpkins.  We also learn how they are growing, and how we grow and become self-reliant too.  We take a trip to Holy Cross Apple Orchard and Pumpkin Patch and enjoy cooking and crafting with these gifts from nature.  Squirrels, raccoons, bats, and owls will be decorating your homes, and facts about them will fill your car and dinner table with conversation.
 
Winter
We go outside every day, so we’ll learn about the changing temperatures, how rain turns into snow, and what different creatures do in the winter.  We find different treasures outside - pinecones, feathers, and holly branches and check them out under magnifying glasses.  We produce our own version of The Nutcracker, build The Great Wall of China, and write, illustrate and publish our Boo-Boo Books. We learn all about Advent and Christmas and make our own Baby Jesus to put in our homes. We learn that Christmas is a time to give, so our giving tree is decorated with hats and mittens for children who need our help.
 
Spring
We learn about Australia and construct our very own Great Barrier Reef, swim with sharks, sing opera, and have a walk-about. We learn about Africa and have our own African Safari, complete with a homemade airplane.  We also learn about New Life at Easter time by planting seeds, learning about all the adorable spring animals. We prepare a Mother’s Day Tea and a Father’s Field Day that you will never forget. Your precious gifts made by their hands will be happy reminders of these special times shared.