Imagination Station

Where Learning Begins & Fun Never Ends

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Preschool Tanker Program  

Ages 3 - 5 years

Ratio– 1:12

Preschool Pictures

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Preschool Program FocusPreschool Daily Routine

Individual Learning

Cheryl Sinift

Degree– Ordained minister

Experience– Many years as a Type B provider, 6 years in private preschool setting, currently    pursuing CDA

Favorite thing about Imagination Station– I most like the quirky, humorous and loving things that only a child can bring to your heart.  There is an innocence we wish we all had.  I just love kids!

Judy McPeek

Degree– AA in Early Childhood Education

Experience– Four years in private preschool setting

Favorite thing about Imagination Station– I enjoy getting hugs and knowing we are making a difference in each child’s life.

Preschool Staff

Reading and circle time area

Math Center

Block Center

Science Center

Fun carpet area

Malta, the river and McConnelsville with a Fire House, McDonald’s, Library, Park, Family Dollar & Baseball Park.  There’s even an Imagination Station!

From one side to the other

Manipulatives

Dramatic Play Center

Two hand washing sinks and two bathrooms!

Art and computer area

Our Preschool Room

Amanda Massie

Degree– BS in Pre-kindergarten-3rd grade

Experience–Many field experiences and observations in preschools and elementary schools, 14 week placement as the Kindergarten Readiness Program teacher at Imagination Station

Favorite thing about Imagination Station– The wonderful and caring staff, as well as working with the children and seeing their excitement when they learn something new!  There's nothing more satisfying than knowing that you made a difference in the life of a child.

6:00-8:00

Greet Parents/Children, Indoor Play, Computer Time, Individual Learning Time

8:00-8:30

Breakfast and clean up

8:45-9:15

Circle Time- Calendar, letter, song, story –WHOLE GROUP

9:15- 10:45

Small group and individual learning- partner friend play time if not working

10:45-11:20

Outdoor Play Time

11:20-11:30

Lunch Preparation

11:30

Story

11:45-12:15

Lunch and cleanup

12:15-12:45

Free Play Time, Craft, Coloring

12:45

Clean up & Nap Preparation

1:00-2:45

Video and Nap

2:45

Snack

3:00

Clean up and restroom breaks

3:15-4:00

Outdoor Play time (weather permitting- or indoor play)

4:00-6:00

Small group/individual learning time, Free Play, Organized games- Board games, group games, Computer Time Until Parent Pick-up

Learning while having fun

Center-based learning through Creative Curriculum

Lesson plans based on Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning Content Standards

Fun, loving environment

Kindergarten readiness

Experience, educated staff