The Preschool classroom serves children ages three through five years. The Funny Daffer Curriculum provides a play-based framework that supports kindergarten readiness while honoring the developmental needs of young children.
Teachers provide learning experiences that promote growth in:
Language and literacy
Mathematics
Science and discovery
Social studies
Social-emotional development
Physical development
Creative arts
The classroom is organized into learning centers that encourage exploration, problem solving, collaboration, creativity, and independent learning. Learning centers may include literacy, writing, blocks, dramatic play, science, sensory exploration, art, and manipulatives.
Teachers use the Funny Daffer Assessment Tools to observe, document, and assess children's development throughout the year. Assessment information is used to individualize instruction, monitor progress, support developmental milestones, and communicate with families.
The daily schedule includes a balance of:
Teacher-guided activities
Child-initiated exploration
Individual and small-group learning
Large-group experiences
Outdoor learning
Creative expression
Active and quiet activities