Forest Hill Nature Preschool and Childcare - About Us
Philosophy of Education
3-Year old children are learning to relate to others socially and eager to actively explore the world around them. Play is their primary vehicle for understanding the world around them.
Children play alone and with friends. Through play they act out new and familiar experiences, and begin to relate to the world around them in a
meaningful way. Our goal is to nurture the whole child—to help each individual student grow and learn.
Personal and Social Development
**Practice using manners and cooperating with peers and adults
**Practice self-control
**Respond to the feelings of others and choose actions appropriately
**Participate in group activities
**Demonstrate taking turns and sharing
**Exhibit independence in self-care—dressing/undressing, blowing nose, washing hands, feeding/eating
**Follow 3-step directions (pick up the toy, put the toy away and sit down at the table)
**Begin to play simple games
**Participate in creative dramatics using puppets, dress up clothes, blocks, and other props
**Develop a positive self-image
Physical Development
**Begin to demonstrate independence with toileting
**Develop gross motor control by running, jumping, marching, climbing, skipping and using playground equipment
**Develop fine motor control by writing with crayon and markers, painting with large and small brushes, stringing beads, manipulating large and small blocks, puzzles, and play dough, and using glue and scissors
**Move creatively to different types of music
**Begin to develop eye-hand coordination
Language Development
**Speak and express ideas in a social group by asking question, retelling stories, role playing, and
participating in creative play
**Listen to short stories and simple poems and develop a love for books
**Engage in simple conversations with peers and adults
**Recognize first name
**Begin to hold a crayon/marker correctly for writing
**Begin to recognize letters
**Begin to use upper case letters in writing
**Tell full name, age, and gender
**Participate in simple songs and fingerplays with the group
**Participate in show and tell
Mathematics & Science Development
**Recognize and label shapes
**Match shapes
**Begin to classify objects into groups
**Match sets of objects 0-5
**Recognize numbers 0-10
**Understand opposites
**Begin to form an understanding of the natural world through firsthand sensory experiences
**Understand that there are many different kinds of animals and that they move in different
ways
**Begin to understand the growth cycle for plants
**Understand and identify seasons
**Understand and identify five senses
**Recognize and identify parts of the body
Classroom Teachers
Miss Kim
Hello! My name is Miss Kim!
I am looking forward to a wonderful year of fun learning opportunities and exploration! Our goal in 3A is to nurture the whole child, to help each individual student grow and learn.
I was born and raised in New York. I moved to Maryland when I was 9 years old. When I'm not teaching, I am with my family, boyfriend, reading, cooking, or baking. I am always looking forward to trying new recipes and opportunities!
Contact: misskimw@fhnaturepreschool.com
Mr. Justin
Hello! My name is Justin!
I am looking forward to a wonderful year of fun learning opportunities and exploration! Our goal in 3A is to nurture the whole child, to help each individual student grow and learn.
I am 26 years old. I grew up in Fallston MD. I graduated from Towson University and earned a Bachelors Degree in History with a Minor in Political Science. You can find me spending time with my friends and family. Being with my dogs, enjoying State Parks taking in the local history and scenery. This is my first year here at FHNP. Before joining our team I worked at Fort Delaware doing first person historical interpretation.
Contact: jopdyke2696@gmail.com
Class Schedule
7:00 - 8:00 Arrival
8:00 Free Play
8:15 - 8:35 Snack
8:30 - 8:35 Reading, Puzzles, Pop-Its
8:35 - 8:40 Phonics
9:00 - 10:00 Outside
10:10 - 10:15 Yoga
10:15 - 10:25 Circle Time
10:25 - 11:05 Centers & Enrichment
11:15 - 11:20 Story Time
11:25 - 12:00 Lunch
12:05 - 12:15 Books & Pop-Its on Cots
12:15 - 2:15 Nap
2:00 - 2:45 PM Centers
2:45 - 2:55 Afternoon Snack
3:00 Dismissal
Freddy
Corn Snake
Thumper
Thumper
Rabbit
Classroom Teachers
Miss T
I want to say that I am so happy to be your teacher! I have been looking forward to meeting you all summer long! This school year will be my 3rd year teaching at FHNP - We are going to dig in the dirt, play in puddles, learn about numbers and explore all year long! We are going to have an awesome year in Pre-K 3B -- I promise!!
Contact: misst@fhnaturepreschool.com
Miss Larissa
Hello! I am Miss Larissa! I am thrilled to be your child's teacher this year! Fun fact about me ... before moving to Maryland I was born and raised in Brazil, Espirito Santo. When I'm not teaching, I spend my time with my two boys, who are 7 and 9 years old, along with my stepchildren who are twin 4 year olds and a 15 year-old teenager!
I have a passion for traveling, fishing, cooking, being in nature, and exploring new places with my family. I love being a teacher and making a positive impact in our kiddo's lives. I have been teaching for over 6 years at FHNP.
Contact: misslarissa@fhnaturepreschool.com
Daily Schedule
7:30 - 8:00 Arrival
8:15 - 8:30 Morning Meeting & Math Time
8:30 Snack
8:45 Books on Carpet
9:00 - 10:00 Outside Play
10:15 Am Circle/ Heggerty
(Tuesday - Spanish, Thursday - Chapel)
10:30 - 11:15 Centers/ Craft/ Small Group
(Every other Monday - Art)
11:30 PM Cozy Circle/ Social Emotional
11:45 Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 Nap Time
(2:00 - PM Centers)
2:30 Table Activity/ Carpet Toys
3:00 Dismissal
Classroom Teachers
Miss Sammi
I am 25 years old. Some of my favorite things to do include reading a good book, coloring, and puzzles! I also love to go on hikes with my friends and find cool places.
Why I love teaching:
I love getting to build relationships with the kids and to help be a part of shaping their growing minds; watching them become more of themselves as the year goes on is truly wonderful.
Contact: misssammi@fhnaturepreschool.com
Miss Victoria
I am 22 years old! My favorite thing to do is be outdoors, especially hiking and camping. I have a cat named Leo because we're both August babies! I love horror movies, Redbull, video games, reading, and music.
Why I love teaching:
I have been teaching kids for almost 4 years! I love how pure and innocent they are at this age, and I love watching their little minds grow and learn. I enjoy spending time with kids because they make me so happy!
Contact: vbrooks3110@gmail.com
Daily Schedule
7:30 Arrival
8:20 Morning Meeting
8:35 Snack
9:00 Outside Play
10:15 Circle Time
10:30 Free Play/ Small Group
11:30 Story / Large Group
11:40 Lunch
12:30 Rest
2:30 Wake Up/ Quiet Toys
3:00 Dismissal
4:00 Aftercare
Bun Bun
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