Preschool
The 2018-2019 preschool year begins the week of September 4 , 2018 and concludes the week of May 6 , 2019 . Classes will not meet on legal public holidays as determined by the District 41 school calendar . There may be additional dates , which will be stated in your Glen Ellyn Park District Preschool Calendar .
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Glen Ellyn Park District Preschool Education Program is sure to keep active children busy ! The program provides a variety of experiences and media to facilitate learning concepts including writing , science , vocabulary , numbers , shapes , math , and other cognitive abilities through an academic- and play-balanced curriculum where children explore and develop their skills . Program activities serve many developmental purposes ; participants learn problem-solving skills and how to sort out and organize new ideas . They develop an understanding of social awareness , and investigate and experiment with new possibilities . The academics incorporated into the program will ensure students are prepared to move to the next level and eventually be Kindergarten-ready .
The daily schedule is a mixture of teacher-guided activities and playtime , with small and large group activities based around a weekly theme . Children engage in fine and large motor skill activities , art projects , music , books , dramatic play , cooking , writing and more . Children also have monthly visits from B # Sharp Music for Children and the GEPD Naturalist . Please contact Jeannie Robinson , Assistant Superintendent of Recreation Services , at jrobinson @ gepark . org with any questions or concerns .
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Preschool Supervisor
Jeannie Robinson jrobinson @ gepark . org ( 630 ) 942-7267
Not Quite 2 Plus Preschool ( NQ2 +)
This program is for children turning two years old in April , May , and June prior to the start of the school year . The program is geared toward having a successful first school-awayfrom-parent experience while preparing for the three-year-old program . Emphasis is placed on socialization skills and introduction to a structured class . In case of potty accidents , parents will be notified .
2 Plus Preschool ( 2 +)
This program is geared toward having a successful first school-away-from-parent experience while preparing for the threeyear-old program . Emphasis is placed on socialization skills as well as building selfconfidence and self-esteem . In case of potty accidents , parents will be notified .
3-Year-Old Preschool ( 3 )
This program is designed for children who are two years away from entering Kindergarten . Children must be potty-trained .
4-Year-Old Preschool ( 4 )
This program is for children who are one year away from entering Kindergarten . Children must be potty-trained .
4 Plus Preschool ( 4 +)
This program is planned for the older and more mature child . This class is available for children who have not turned five by September 1 , 2018 , but will turn five between September 2018 and January 2019 .
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