2's, 3's and Pre-K Curriculum

In keeping with nature’s timetable, developmentally appropriate fun experiences are provided in a play oriented atmosphere in order to foster a love of learning.

• Socialization– all areas of learning encourage building positive self esteem and good relationships with others
• Language Arts– a print rich environment including letters, rhyming, stories, games, discussions and dramatic play
• Math– counting, calendar, numbers, blocks, sorting, graphing, weight and measure
• Science– seasons, weather, magnets, floating, sinking, measuring, health and nutrition, cooking activities
• Music– weekly music and movement lesson with music specialists as well as daily music
• Art– experiences include paint, play dough, cutting and pasting with emphasis on free expression and creativity
• Crafts– to enhance a particular concept, develop a skill or reinforce learning
• Manipulative– for small motor development and cooperative play
• Large Motor Development– spacious indoor playroom, large outdoor playground.
• Monthly Yoga Classes

Learning Withour Tears (LWT) is the program we use in our Pre-K classes to teach handwriting, literacy and math. The 3s classes also use LWT for their readiness skills in these three areas.

*Enrichment – Throughout the year outside programs come to NSNS, such as Teddy Roosevelt Society (science), Sports Unlimited (large motor development), Kick Start (sports and character development), Dentist and Fire Truck, as well as walking trips to Manhasset Library, Post Office and bakery.