UC Threes
Program
Our Upper Campus Three’s program has a small
class size that allows children to grow and learn in a nurturing and
exciting environment. The smaller size of the campus allows us unique
opportunities to share knowledge with the children and lends a feeling of
community and family.
The children in the Three’s class have two main
teachers that they spend circle time, snack and lunch with, but also have
access to the other teachers during inspirations, discovery and exploration
time. This allows them to have a small home base, while being able to
explore the entire center on their own, at their own pace.
Inside, the children can explore the Practical
Life, Science, Math and Language areas, as well as using the Playnasium for
gross motor activities and the Art Studio where masterpieces are always
being created!
Our outside areas lend beautifully to learning
about nature, with each child planting bulbs in a plot with his or her name
on it, planting and tending the vegetables in the garden, as well as
maintaining our orchard, vineyard and flower beds. Our Beach Area and
Courtyard also allow the children to dig and build in the sand as well as to
ride scooters and tricycles on our Great Highway. Our treehouse is our
lovely dramatic playhouse and it joins our courtyard community so we can
mail letters and walk babies, just as we see these activities done by
parents.
Our program includes lunch time, which is served
family style with the children and teachers eating freshly prepared food
together. After lunch, the children participate in either Mandarin or
Spanish lessons, depending on your preference for your child.
Our Three’s class has a strong tie to the
family, as we have many activities throughout the year. These activities
include our Ice Cream Social, Fall Festival, Mom’s and Dad’s Days, Holiday
Sing and Spring Salad Day. We also invite parents to come in to participate
in special projects throughout the year. We especially enjoy having our
parents help us in our gardens and help cook delicious things we make from
our orchard.
The children spend the year making close
friendships and develop a love of learning and sense of self.
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