Ages 4 and Up
Our program provides a rich classroom environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and problem solve while making friends and developing self-confidence. Our curriculum introduces language, literacy, math, science, sensory exploration, Spanish, sign language, and social skills. We know that children learn best when they are actively engaged, so we give them plenty of hands-on activities to involve them in concepts and to empower them to find ways to learn that are right for them. Below, you will find an in-depth breakdown of some of the areas we work on and goals for the year, but please keep in mind we firmly believe in making learning fun and ensuring that their childhood memories of The Breakie Bunch are filled with nothing but laughter and smiles.
About The Breakie Bunch
Preschool Prep classes are available at our Waterford and Goodrich locations.
Preschool-aged children are able to explore and learn in a safe environment at The Breakie Bunch. Here at The Breakie Bunch, we make childcare easy with our programs designed around play, social learning, and preparing for kindergarten. The Breakie Bunch is certified by the State of Michigan and goes beyond state requirements for education and training of staff.
Preschool Prep Education
Literacy
Reading and writing are two ways in which children develop language and early literacy skills. Children grow into strong readers and writers when they are encouraged to:
- Identify letters and their sounds
- Use reading-like behaviors (making up stories by looking at pictures, memorizing, following along while an adult reads)
- Ability to retell and predict stories
- Rhyming, finger plays
- Writing their name
- Use forms of early writing (scribbling, drawing, or letter-strings)
- “Read” the stories they write
Social and Emotional
Social and emotional developments are ways that children learn to experience, express, and gain control over their emotions and social interactions. Children are more likely to feel more confident and secure when they are encouraged to:
- Express their feelings, moods, and opinions in healthy ways
- Learn to respect others
- Develop the ability to make good choices
- Take pride in their work
- Are comfortable to experiment and explore
Math
Young children’s understanding of math extends beyond numbers and counting. Early learning in math can be encouraged by helping children to:
- Compare, sort, and classify objects, relationships, and events in their environment
- Recognize patterns
- Counting
- Describe more/less/same
- Recognize geometric shapes
- Understand direction, order, positions; up, down, over, under, top, bottom, etc.
Science
Science helps young children understand the world around them and how it works. Early learning in science can be encouraged by:
- Encouraging interest and curiosity about their environment
- Questioning why things happen
- Building an awareness of plant and animal life
- Understanding the use of simple tools
- Describing environmental characteristics; seasons, weather, rocks, and the earth
Social Studies
Early learning in social studies gives young children the skills they need to be citizens in the community in which they live. Children learn as they observe the world around them and should be encouraged to observe and learn more about:
- Themselves
- Their families
- Special occasions and events
- Rules and consequences
- Occupations
- How people use money
- Taking care of their environment
Physical Health and Development
Children’s physical health, safety, and nutrition contribute to their learning. A child’s large motor development and fine motor development can be enhanced by the following activities, and children should be encouraged to:
- Practice personal hygiene
- Prevent spreading germs
- Identify who to turn to in an emergency
- Make a healthy choice
- Recognize body parts
- Participate in active play
- Coordinate movements; throwing, catching, etc.
- Cut with scissors
- Use pencils and crayons
Benefits
Daily Updates
Daily use of the Tadpoles app with updates including meals, naps, toileting, photos, and notes to parents
Daily reports and recaps of your child’s day
Consistent communication regarding your child
Security
Secure fingerprint entry to the building
Cameras in every classroom
Emails on check-ins and check-outs
Fully fenced-in playground
Personalized Care
Children have individual cubbies for their items
Small ratios – 10 children per teacher
We provide all meals and snacks
Locations
Get In Touch
Contact Us to Learn More:
Choosing the right childcare and preschool center for your family is a big decision. Contact us today, and we’ll schedule a time for you to take a tour!
Thanks for learning about The Breakie Bunch and our preschool programs for Waterford and Goodrich
Other Options to Contact Us:
email us at hello@thebreakiebunch.com
call us at 248-674-9543