Aiken
Preparatory
School

Established in 1916

 

 

Annual Fund
Goal
$350,000

 

 

 

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Pre-Kindergarten

Our Program Includes:

4k

A 5-day week with Extended Day available until 6 p.m.
A Teacher and an assistant with a maximum of 16 students
A variety of Field Trips provide "hands-on" experiences
Opportunities for family/public performances, ex. Declamation Contest
Monthly interaction with 3rd Grade: "Bookies and Cookies"
Discipline focuses on positive reinforcement


Music

4K students are introduced to a variety of musical experiences, with a focus on singing, rhythm, movement and performance. Students discover their talents by playing percussion instruments and color-coded hand bells. There are performances for Grandparents’ Day, Christmas and Lower School graduation.


Computer Technology

4K and 5K students learn basic computer terminology and skills, respect for the work of their fellow students and care of computers. Educational software including the Jumpstart and Reader Rabbit series will be used throughout the year to compliment the classroom curriculum. An introductory typing program, Paint, Write, and Play will be utilized to help students develop basic keyboarding skills. Students are also introduced to the internet via age appropriate educational websites.


Spanish

In pre-school, Spanish is incorporated during daily calendar time. Basic
Spanish vocabulary is practiced orally through songs, finger play, books, videos
and games for twenty minutes after snack. Children learn greetings, numbers,
the alphabet, colors, parts of the body, clothing, animals, transportation,
classroom terms, family and question words. Oral repetition helps children
learn to speak simple phrases as they build a foundation for our ongoing Spanish
curriculum. Most of all, learning Spanish is FUN!


Library Storytime

Listening and viewing skills; story discussion; introduction to library terminology; develop understanding of library etiquette and book care; literature appreciation.


Classroom Timeline:

7:45-8:10: Students arrive, begin working on fine motor skills
8:10-8:30: Circle includes Pledge of Allegiance, Calendar, Weather, Listening to a book and a Phonemic Awareness lesson
8:30-9:15: Centers:
Language—letters/sounds, making books, alphabet games and puzzles
Math—manipulatives, number combinations, graphing/comparing, measuring
Science—senses, weather, space, animal groups and habitats, plants
Social Studies—family traditions, transportation, geography
Computer—wireless connection in the classroom
9:15-9:50: Specials:  music, art, computer, library, and physical education
9:50-10:00: Bathroom break
10:00-10:20: Nutritious snack provided by our school with focus on table manners
10:20-10:40: Spanish taught every day by 4-K teacher
10:40-11:00: Recess—gross motor activities, both organized and free play
11:00-11:30: Co-operative learning in whole group and small group activities
11:30-noon: Daily Wrap up/ preparing to go Home