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
Teacher Glenn
(they/them)
I've been at FHNP for about four years now. I have recently completed by AA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. When I'm not spending time with my kiddos here or cramming in homework, I enjoy hiking, reading horror books, and dying my hair whatever color I feel!
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 27 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 third year here at FHNP. Before joining our team I worked at Fort Delaware doing first person historical interpretation.
Contact: mrjustin@fhnaturepreschool.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
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 4th 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 Baili
Hi! My name is Ms. Baili and I am super excited to be joining our class at Forest Hill Nature Preschool this year! I have been a Registered Behavior Technician for the past 3 years, where I’ve had the privilege of helping children on the spectrum communicate, learn, and grow a little more each day. My goal is to create a space where every child feels comfortable, supported, and excited to come to school! I’m looking forward to a great year with our amazing kiddos! :)
Contact: MissBaili@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 Linda
I returned to teaching preschool ten years ago. Prior to returning I worked in the pharmaceutical industry doing data compliance. I love art and doing anything artistic and visiting museums. I love teaching because I get to see children grow and learn every day. I love seeing how they learn to do new things and interact with their peers. Every day is a new adventure and I', grateful I get to be a part of my students' lives.
Contact: misslinda@fhnaturepreschool.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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