The Center for the Development of Children

Laura's Penguins - Children Aged 48-60 Months
We have two Penguin rooms; one led by Anna and one by Laura. When there is a need in the community, we are able to split the two rooms into older and younger pre k rooms.
Both rooms prepare the children for their next step in their eduction career, but each has a focus for the developmental age of the children who make up the classroom.
Laura enjoys boating, exploring the beach, going to theater /dance shows and spending time with her husband and three children. Laura's philosophy in teaching children is “The classroom should be a safe and caring community where we learn, explore and play together.
Our Penguin room has a three day minimum enrollment policy.
Schedule
7:15, 8:00, and 8:45 am Arrival
9:00 Classroom Meeting. Story, songs, calendar, theme of week(s), sharing. Intro to projects and learning centers.
9:20 Bathroom
9:40 Snack
10:00 Free play, learning centers, project and activities: The room is open to the children for exploration and creativity. We also call up small groups of children to work on projects that incorporate different skills.
10:50. Clean up and carpet circle activity
11:00 Gross motor / outdoor time
11:45 Wash up/bathroom/lunch
12:15 Follow up of activities, Author of the month book.
12:30 Departure
Pictures from Laura's Penguin Room: