Circle Time - The daily schedule is discussed through the use of pictures. Various concepts are taught during this time: colors, shapes, letters, letter sounds, vocabulary. Children also are taught vocabulary words that are related to the theme that is being taught.

Music - Music is taught by the classroom teacher. Through these activities, children learn language, several types of music, and how to play diverse types of musical instruments.

Shared Reading - A book is read to the entire class or in small groups. Vocabulary and other skills are reinforced during the shared reading time. Interactions between the book and children are encouraged. Books that are read are part of or related to the adopted preschool curriculum and are generally theme related.

Large Group Activities - In large group activities, direct instruction is used to teach all the children. Content is based on the curriculum “CLKA.” Lessons taught cover areas such as math, handwriting, letter recognition, creative arts, and development of motor skills. During the activity, the teacher will introduce the lesson, model the activity, and give directions for the children on independent practice.

Small Group Instruction - Small group instruction provides the opportunity to work with identified needs of children in a smaller adult to child ratio. Instruction is based on information collected during weekly progress monitoring that identifies each child’s need.

Dramatic Play - Dramatic play is a primary focus of our preschool program as a strategy for language development. You will see preschool teachers and assistants in the dramatic play areas modeling roles and language for children.

Snack Time - Children eat and drink the snack sent with them by their family, in the preschool classroom. Please send only healthy snacks and water. Juice, Gatorade, Soda, or other colored drinks are not allowed at Preschool. We are a water only school! Appropriate snack suggestions: crackers, fruit, vegetables, cheese, yogurt. Snacks that will not be allowed at school are chips of any kind, cookies, anything containing chocolate, candy, soda and fruit snacks. If these items are sent with your child, he or she will not be allowed to eat it at school. It will be returned in your child’s backpack.

Free Choice Time - This activity takes place inside the preschool classroom where there are a vast number of stimulating toys, books, learning materials, and play areas. Through this activity, children learn how to socialize with one another in ways that are appropriate. They learn how to make decisions on their own and take responsibility for cleaning up after themselves.

Science Center - Children’s curiosity is engaged, and they can explore and learn from materials that are specific to science. Children to explore science concepts are developed by the preschool staff.

Physical Education - Students will participate in physical education activities taught by the preschool teacher. During recess, the teacher and assistant will provide both small and large muscle activities for the children.

Art Time - There are numerous art activities inside of the preschool classroom for the children to use during free choice time.

Nap/Rest Time - Students at fulltime preschools may rest or nap as determined by their parents. Mats or cots are available for any child needing to nap. Nap time is facilitated peacefully daily in our fulltime classrooms. Students that wake up early may go back to play in classroom centers.

**All times are flexible and can vary from day to day depending upon the activities, weather, number of children, and motivation level of the children involved with the experience. The schedule changes every weekly

Lake Havasu Unified School District #1

Preschool Handbook

Program Overview

Mission Statement and Guiding Principles

Philosophy

Parent Responsibility

Program Contacts

LHUSD Preschool Description

Developmental Preschool Description

Licensure and Program Evaluations

Operating Information

Locations

Hours of Operation and School Days

Sample AM Half-Day Schedule for Little Knights and Smoketree preschools

Sample PM Half-Day Schedule for Little Knights and Smoketree preschools

Sample Full-Time Activities Schedule for Nautilus and Oro Grande preschools

Description of routines and activities at our preschools

Curriculum

Bathroom Routines

Personal Items

Tuition Information and Schedule

Lunch and Snacks for Nautilus and Oro Grande preschools

Snacks for Little Knights and Smoketree preschools

Parent Communication

Field Trips for Little Knights

Field Trips for Nautilus, Oro Grande, and Smoketree preschools

Discipline

Supplies

Visitors

Transportation

Enrollment / Attendance

Late Pick-Up Fee

Enrollment and Withdrawal

Attendance

Illness Policy

Sick Day Guidelines

Health and Safety

Health Services

HIPPA

Medical Administration Procedures

Emergency Expectations

Lice

Pesticide Spraying

Developmental Preschool

AZ Find Developmental Screenings

Transition from AzEIP (Arizona Early Intervention Program) to Developmental Preschool

AzEIP Transition Conference to Developmental Preschool

MET/IEP Conference

Evaluations

Individual Educational Program (IEP)

Preschool Disability Eligibility

Reverse Mainstream Program