Programs
"The Pre-K program allowed Sarah to spend additional time working with the Bemis Farms' teachers focusing on essential developmental experiences."
MorePurple Group
Preschoolers (2.5 - 3 years)
In the Purple Group we begin using the High Scope curriculum. The children will participate in a variety of regular group experiences throughout the day. Through play, large and small group time and activities, the children in the Purple Group will learn independent skills, such as making their own choices and self-sufficient tasks. The children will also work on color, shape, and name recognition. The High Scope curriculum is based on the belief that young children "build or construct their knowledge of the world, and that children are active learners." A major aspect in High Scope is called plan-do-review, which helps to teach the children independence.
The Purple Group Schedule:
- 7:00 - 7:30
- Breakfast/Arrival
- 7:30 - 8:45
- Child Directed Play
- 8:45 - 9:00
- Song Time/Plan Time
- 9:00 - 10:15
- Do Time (this includes snack & Diapers/Toilet Learning)
- 10:15 - 10:45
- Small Group Time
- 10:45 - 11:00
- Large Group Time (Includes Review Time)
- 11:00 - 11:30
- Outdoor Activities (Weather Permitting)
- 11:30 - 12:00
- Lunch/Diapers/Toilet Learning
- 12:00 - 2:30
- Nap Time/Quiet Activities/Diapers/Toilet Learning
- 2:30 - 2:50
- Afternoon Snack
- 2:50 - 3:45
- Child Directed Play
- 3:45 - 4:00
- Large Group Time
- 4:00 - 5:00
- Outdoor Activities (Weather Permitting)
- 5:00 - 5:30
- Evening Snack/Diapers/Toilet Learning
- 5:30 - 6:00
- Child Directed Play/Parent Pick Up
Amy Gallinat is the Lead Teacher in the Purple Group. Miss Amy has been working at Bemis Farms since 2005. She has an Associates Degree in Child Development, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Early Child Education.
