Moppet School is our early childhood program for the youngest learners at Maple Dene, serving children from 2 years 9 months to 5 years of age. In a safe, warm environment, children come together developing friendships as they explore, use their imaginations, and learn through creativity and discovery.
PreSchool and PreKindergarten
Our preschool and prekindergarten programs were designed with the needs of the youngest children at Maple Dene and Moppet School in mind. By providing predictable routines and lots of time to explore, imagine and create, children get the best possible start in a “Safe, Friendly, and Responsible” atmosphere.
Below is a typical morning and afternoon in the life of a Moppet School preschool or prekindergarten child.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 - 8:30 | Child Care |
| 8:30 | Morning Program Begins, Arrival & Welcome, Name Tags, Attendance |
| 8:30 - 9:45 | Developmental Play & Learning/Free Choice in Learning Areas Study, Language Arts, Math, Dramatic Play, House Corner, Music/Dance, Blocks/Construction, Small Group Projects & Studies, Individual Time (Teacher to Child) |
| Clean Up | |
| 9:45 - 10:00 | Group Meeting (content develops as year progresses) Calendar, Weather, Helper, Daily Plans & Discussion, Story, Show & Tell |
| 10:00 - 10:20 | Snack Set Up, Nutrition, Clean Up |
| 10:20 - 10:30 | Music Time Songs, Dance, Movement |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Developmental Play & Learning/Free Choice in Learning Areas Library, Language Arts, Science, Cooking, Math, Dramatic Play, Small Manipulatives, Puzzles, Play Dough, Art Projects/Themed Activities |
| Clean Up | |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Outdoor Play (Indoor Gross Motor Activities) Free Choice, Social Games, Sandbox, Play Area, Ride On Toys, Ball Play |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Books, Puzzles, Story Time, End of Morning Program |
| 12:30 - 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 1:15 | Clean Up |
| 1:15 - 2:30 | Rest/Books/Quiet Activities |
| 2:30 - 3:00 | Wake Up and Clean Up |
| 3:00 - 3:20 | Snack & Clean Up |
| 3:20 | Story Time |
| 3:25 - 3:40 | Public School Kindergarten Arrival & Snack |
| 3:40 - 4:15 | Outdoor Play |
| 4:15 - 5:30 | Developmental Play & Learning |