Graham Memorial Preschool Curriculum
A Wide Variety of Structured and Unstructured Activities
Structured Activities
Art
• collage
• crayon resist techniques
• cutting and pasting
• finger painting
• multimedia projects
• watercolor painting
Circle Time
• alphabet and numeral recognition (pre-reading, pre-math)
• calendar discussion
• flannel-board activities
• listening exercises
• reading
• sharing
• singing
• weather discussion
Cooking
• members of each class help prepare their own snacks, on occasion
Science
• various experiments, according to unit of study
Unstructured Child-Centered Activities
• assembling puzzles
• building with blocks
• forming shapes with Play-Doh
• creating easel art
• listening to music
• playing games
• relaxing with picture books
• role playing in the “housekeeping” area
Physical Development
Motor Lab
Our once-weekly structured gross motor development program uses special indoor motor equipment. With no stress on competition, each class practices body placement and control to develop all the following:
• physical fitness
• positive self image
• respect for others’ personal space
Movement
Both individually and in groups, our preschoolers participate in rhythm and movement exercises designed to develop skill in all the following areas:
• balancing
• climbing
• stretching
• tricycle use
Playground
Graham Memorial Preschool offers children outdoor play to help develop large and small muscles. Our location in a climate of year-round sunshine ensures that nearly every day will incorporate outdoor exercise on our safe and secure playground. We stress observance of and obedience to safety regulations on the playground and during local nature walks.