is a picture chart used to help children understand their daily routine. Children love to move the arrow at the start of each new activity.

stimulates language and imagination as children "read" the pictures to retell stories alone or with a friend.

allows children to use their own ideas to build real structures while growing their understanding of height, length, balance and more.

is where children can process their world by acting out what they see others do. Learning to listen to and respond to others promotes growth in language and social skills.

is a place where children listen to stories on tape or cd. They may choose to enjoy felt board activities as they listen.

encourages children to sort, count and organize. Spatial relationships, problem solving and verbal communication skills are developed while working with small blocks.

acivities stimulate a child's natural curiosity and desire to learn from the world all around them.

encourage children to explore their world and identify materials by shape, texture, sound and smell. These materials are great stress reducers.

allow children to practice fine motor skills while exploring color, shape, pattern and number.

is an important opportunity to practice cooperative play while developing motor skills and coordination.

encourages children to focus attention and follow directions together.

in the classroom lays a solid foundation for understanding and using math concepts.

is a wonderful medium to squish, squeeze, roll and pound. Children strengthen hand and finger muscles while having fun!

offer opportunities to gain skills needed for future writing. Early scribbles become lines and circles, and later letters and words.

projects allow time for exploring materials, ideas, imaginations and feelings while developing fine motor control.

areas give children time to ask questions as they engage in hands on exploration of the natural world.

'parties' make time for creative movement. Alone or in a group it's a 'feel good' time of day.

strengthens motor skills, while promoting healthy bodies and better sleep.