Jr. Preschool Program

Building Confidence, Creativity, and Curiosity in Every Child!

At Our Shine Academy and Learning Center, our Jr. Preschool Program provides the perfect introduction to structured learning for 3- to 4-year-olds. Designed to encourage independence, socialization, and foundational academic skills, our program fosters your child’s natural curiosity while preparing them for the next step in their educational journey.

Program Highlights

Our Jr. Preschool Program blends play-based learning with structured activities to help children develop cognitively, socially, and emotionally. Through hands-on experiences, engaging lessons, and nurturing care, your child will thrive in a safe and stimulating environment.

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Developmental Milestones for Jr. Preschoolers

During this stage, children achieve important milestones, including:

Social Development:

Learning to share, take turns, and build friendships.

Language Skills:

Expanding vocabulary, forming sentences, and improving communication skills.

Cognitive Growth:

Recognizing letters, numbers, shapes, and colors.

Fine Motor Skills:

Cutting with scissors, drawing, and building with blocks.

Self-Regulation:

Managing emotions, following routines, and practicing patience.

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Inside Your Child’s Day

Here’s a glimpse into a typical day in our Jr. Preschool classroom:

Morning Welcome:

Morning Welcome:

Greeted with warm smiles, children settle in and prepare for the day.

Circle Time:

Circle Time:

Songs, stories, and group discussions to build language and listening skills.

Creative Exploration:

Creative Exploration:

Hands-on activities like art projects, sensory play, and STEAM experiments.

Learning Centers:

Learning Centers:

Small group rotations focusing on literacy, math, and problem-solving.

Outdoor Play:

Outdoor Play:

Active time to develop gross motor skills and enjoy the outdoors.

Snack & Meal Times:

Snack & Meal Times:

Opportunities to practice table manners and social skills.

Rest & Quiet Time:

Rest & Quiet Time:

A mid-day recharge to relax and refresh.

Afternoon Activities:

Afternoon Activities:

Music, movement, and themed projects to end the day on a high note.

Goals for Jr. Preschoolers

Our program is designed to prepare your child for future academic success and personal growth by focusing on these key goals:

Fostering Independence:

Fostering Independence:

Encouraging self-help skills like dressing, cleaning up, and problem-solving.

Building Social Skills:

Building Social Skills:

Teaching children to collaborate, express themselves, and resolve conflicts.

Promoting Curiosity:

Promoting Curiosity:

Providing opportunities for discovery and creative expression.

Developing Pre-Academic Skills:

Developing Pre-Academic Skills:

Introducing early literacy, math, and science concepts.

Instilling Confidence:

Instilling Confidence:

Creating a supportive environment where children feel valued and capable.

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Assessments & Goal Tracking for Pre-K Readiness

We closely monitor your child’s progress to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones and are on track for Pre-K. Here’s how we do it:

Ongoing Observations:

Ongoing Observations:

Teachers assess your child’s growth in key areas like language, motor skills, and social development.

Goal Setting:

Goal Setting:

Personalized goals are created to support your child’s unique needs and strengths.

Parent-Teacher Communication:

Parent-Teacher Communication:

Regular updates and conferences keep you informed and involved in your child’s progress.

School Readiness Assessments:

School Readiness Assessments:

Age-appropriate evaluations ensure your child is developing the skills they need for success in Pre-K and beyond.