THREES PROGRAM
Creating a classroom community filled with curiosity and joy
The inquiring minds of three-year-olds are nurtured and celebrated in our Threes program. Through hands-on, inquiry-based learning, Threes are joyfully immersed in literacy, math, science, social studies and the arts, all while building lasting friendships and increasing their independence.
Health and Safety in the Threes Classroom
- Regular health screenings of children and teachers
- Daily sanitization of toys and other classroom materials
- Regular disinfection of high-touch surfaces
- 1:10 teacher-to-child ratio for individualized learning experiences and potty assistance
- CPR- and First Aid-certified staff
Our Threes’ Day
The typical Threes day includes:
- Engaging arrival/transition activities
- Healthy snacks (morning and afternoon)
- Circle Time (songs, stories, movement)
- Thematic learning center activities
- Outdoor play (morning and afternoon)
- Lunch
- Nap time
- Self-selected activities
Home-School Connections
In addition to sharing information at pick-up and drop-off times, GHES teachers communicate with families through Procare Engage, a digital communication app. iPads in each classroom allow Threes teachers to send daily reports on:
- Meals
- Potty use (if requested)
- Nap times
- Classroom activities (photos and videos)
- Special events
Families can also use Engage to update teachers on developmental changes and any special needs for the day.
Assessments of children’s progress towards developmental goals are done three times each year. Parents/family members are invited and encouraged to attend conferences with the teachers at least twice each year to set goals for each child and discuss growth and development over the course of the program year.
We also welcome all our families to become involved in their campus community through classroom visits, volunteering, and special family events.
P.L.A.N.
P.L.A.N. ™ is Georgetown Hill’s proprietary curriculum. Learn More about PLAN Here.
What does the P.L.A.N. curriculum look like in the Threes room?
Play:
- Creating learning opportunities through play in centers designed for block building and floor play, dramatic play and make-believe, art exploration, puzzles, book reading, and science activities
- Enjoying outdoor play: running, jumping, climbing, sliding, balancing, and trike-riding
Learning:
- Understanding letters, letter sounds, and concepts of print in meaningful contexts
- Investigating science through nature walks, sensory activities, and hands-on experiments
- Exploring math concepts through number recognition, counting, sorting, measuring, and making patterns
- Sparking curiosity through monthly thematic units including Healthy Me, Hibernation and Migration, and Community Helpers
Arts
- Expressing creativity through process-oriented art
- Introducing well-known artists and their unique artistic techniques
- Providing daily music and movement experiences
Nurturing
- Exercising choice during classroom activities
- Expressing feelings and responding to the feelings of others
- Developing self-regulation and impulse control
- Practicing problem-solving strategies
P.L.A.N.
P.L.A.N. ™ is Georgetown Hill’s proprietary curriculum. Learn More about PLAN Here.
What does the P.L.A.N. curriculum look like in the Threes room?
Play:
- Creating learning opportunities through play in centers designed for block building and floor play, dramatic play and make-believe, art exploration, puzzles, book reading, and science activities
- Enjoying outdoor play: running, jumping, climbing, sliding, balancing, and trike-riding
Learning:
- Understanding letters, letter sounds, and concepts of print in meaningful contexts
- Investigating science through nature walks, sensory activities, and hands-on experiments
- Exploring math concepts through number recognition, counting, sorting, measuring, and making patterns
- Sparking curiosity through monthly thematic units including Healthy Me, Hibernation and Migration, and Community Helpers
Arts:
- Expressing creativity through process-oriented art
- Introducing well-known artists and their unique artistic techniques
- Providing daily music and movement experiences
Nurturing:
- Exercising choice during classroom activities
- Expressing feelings and responding to the feelings of others
- Developing self-regulation and impulse control
- Practicing problem-solving strategies
Threes program offered
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