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Paradise Hills UMC Preschool

2 Year

Old and

Young 3’s

Brown

Bear

Class

The two-year old and young 3’s class is open and airy with plenty of natural light.

This photo shows the classroom from the entry door where the children are welcomed each day upon arrival.

This picture shows the circle time area and the tables the children use for projects.

This photo shows the tiled area and the bathroom door.

Block Play Area

Tree blocks are fun for the children and provide a wonderful opportunity to play with natural materials.

The block play area is where the children have the opportunity to play with blocks, cars, animals, and people.

Block Area Materials

Dramatic Play Area

Math and Science Learning Center

The manipulative center provides children with the opportunity to play with a variety of materials and learn at the same time.

Learning Materials

Gears Magnet Materials

The class had fun playing with tents during the camping unit. The children learned about God’s creation in the mountains and had fun camping in the classroom.

This is a picture of a camp fire. It was created by one of our Brown Bear students who had a great time finger painting, tearing paper, and gluing.

The Brown Bear class goes over the calendar and weather during circle time each day.

The teacher’s use the calendar to work on number recognition, counting, and learning the days of the week.

This picture shows the cozy reading corner where the children relax and enjoy books.

The children love spending time at the sensory table. Today they played with dirt, plastic bugs, cups, and garden tools

The children are provided with a variety of materials for art projects.

Diaper Changing Table: The children in our Brown Bear Class do not have to be potty trained.

Some children are working on potty training. A bathroom is attached to the classroom so potty training is convenient.

3 Year Old

and Young

4’s Class

Goldfish

Class

This photo shows the classroom from the entry door.

This shows the door to the classroom along with the student project cubbies.

This photo shows the tables the children use for projects and also some of the learning centers.

This shows the circle time area where the children hear stories, go over the calendar, and enjoy music time.

The teachers review letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and the learning themes during circle time.

This photo shows the train table and the dramatic play area.

Train Table

The dramatic play area includes dishes, food, clothes, and furniture.

This half of the classroom has the block play area, student tables, and art area.

This block tower was created by a child in the class.

This is the block play area where the children enjoy building and demolishing their creations.

This is a science center that helps the children learn about magnets.

The children had the opportunity to learn about and build dinosaurs. The kids also went on a dinosaur dig during recess.

The children use instruments during music and movement in all the classes. They also use instruments in music class.

Art Materials Art Creation Station

Pre-Kindergarten Red Bird

Class

(4’s and young 5 year olds)

The Red Bird Class has multiple learning centers for the children to enjoy. In addition, centers are changed on a regular basis.

The Red Bird Classroom is ready for the children to come and enjoy a variety of learning centers.

The picture shows the circle time rug and the cozy reading area.

During circle time the children work on shapes, counting, letter and number recognition

The children are able to snuggle with stuffed animals and enjoy books in the cozy reading area.

The reading area provides the opportunity for literacy exploration and writing experiences.

The children were busy with blocks before they went to recess.

The dramatic play area is fun for all the children in the class.

“The baby is ready for lunch.”

Sensory table fun with corn, letters, bowls, and spoons.

This is a wonderful tactile experience for children.

This photo shows the work tables for students and the individual cubbies.

This picture shows the center of the classroom where circle time takes place.

The children are introduced to multiple learning concepts such as letters, numbers, colors, and shapes.

Several learning centers were in use before the children left the classroom for recess.

This photo shows the cozy reading area, the math manipulative center, and the art creation station.

Manipulatives Manipulatives

Science Materials Science Materials

MANIPULATIVES

The classroom is full of numerous materials that inspire learning exploration.

Art Exploration

The art area enables children to be creative with numerous materials.

“This is my family but I didn’t draw my dog.”

“My petals are not soft like real flowers.”

“I love the yellow petals because yellow is my favorite color today.”

“My flower blew in the wind.”

“I am so glad we are growing flowers!”

“My mom will love this picture.”

“My flower is tall like Jack’s Beanstalk.”

“My flower is shy.”

Pre-Kindergarten Green Frog Class

(4’s and young 5 year olds)

This photo shows the circle time area where the children are introduced to learning themes and Bible stories.

The block area is a favorite learning center in the Green Frog Class.

This photo shows the Green Frog cozy reading area and art creation area.

The children enjoy relaxing with books and writing on the dry erase board.

Dramatic Play Area

Restaurant table and order pads for the waiters.

Bakery bread for the kitchen.

The children enjoy pretending together and come up with many interesting ideas.

“The bread is ready! Who wants to buy some bread?”

Potato Head Meeting

Science Exploration

“Look at the roots!”

“The potato is getting tall. Let’s measure it and see how much it’s growing.”

The children enjoyed watching the roots grow and learning about plants.

“The caterpillar turned into a Butterfly!”

The art area has ample space and a variety of materials to be creative.

Art experiences inspire children.

“A flower for my mommy.”

“Sunflowers make me happy.”

“I think flowers smell pretty.”

“How long will it take for my seeds to grow in the dirt?”

“Thank you Jesus for loving me.”

“Jesus died for me because he loves me.”

“Bees like flowers. I like them too.”

Cold, squishy paint is so much fun!

Our frog enjoys living in the window. The children really love watching him swim and hop.

This photo shows the Green Frog class pet.

Yes, it is a frog.

Thank you for your interest in our school. Please

call the preschool at 505-899-0956 if you have

any questions about our wonderful school.

We look forward to meeting you and serving your

family.