Dear Parents,
I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Discovery Programs is getting ready for Fall.
Registration for our early childhood programs is really starting to come in now, and if you
have been contemplating one of our three early childhood programs, now is the time to
register. We also wanted to debut our new Early Childhood video! Be sure to take a look.
Don’t miss out on a spot for school year 2016-17. See below for more details about each
program.
Almost on My Own (19/24 months)
Discovery has a special program for children ages 19 through 24 months with their
parents or caregivers called Almost on My Own (AOMO). AOMO is about community,
big steps, and big adventures!
AOMO follows a similar structure to many beginning preschool programs, as there are
structured activities and unstructured activities, which are designed to help facilitate your
child’s developmental progress and school readiness. In AOMO, the teachers will work
with the parents and children to provide a nurturing, challenging and fun educational
environment. AOMO is two 90 minutes sessions per week consisting of play, gym, art,
music and dance.
AOMO will run Mondays and Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:45 am.
On My Own (2/3 year olds)
On My Own (OMO) is a warm and nurturing introduction to preschool for children ages
two through three. The teachers support the children as they develop greater
independence, curiosity and love for learning and friendships. Parents separate
gradually over a few weeks and routines help the children build a comfortable
confidence with the daily schedule. Through the creative arts and dramatic play, our
curriculum provides experiences in music, art, pre-math and literacy. Weekly gym time
and movement help expand their gross motor development. As the year unfolds, parents
say their children look forward to “school” every week and ask “Is it a school day?”
Parents choose Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. Friday can be
added as an optional third day. Class runs 9:00-11:00am.
Practically Preschool (3/4 year olds)
Practically Preschool is the perfect alternative program for parents looking for a gentle
introduction to preschool or for those that are looking to add more school days to their
child’s 3 day a week preschool schedule. The program, which includes classroom
learning, creative expression and full body gymnastic experience, builds the child’s
community and develops their problem solving and socialization skills.
Meaningfully integrated into this 2-3 day morning program are the underpinnings of
formal preschool learning. Children “read” the job chart and contribute at meeting time.
Clean-up and snack times are important aspects of each preschooler’s day, as are small
field trips and outdoor play.
We foster mathematical thinking through block building, puzzles and patterning activities.
Large and small art activities, such as painting, clay, collage and paper construction,
spark new interest in color and texture. Water, sand play and cooking are springboards
for scientific exploration and allow children to question, experiment and hypothesize.
Language and literacy grow naturally from rich preschool experience. Children can
pretend together, respond to stories, listen for rhymes and match letters to sounds.
Children’s language growth occurs through meaningful interaction and fun.
Preschool will run Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:25.
Discovery’s Early Childhood Programs are a great way to build your child’s love for
school and develop new friendships and community collaboration. Registration is open
now and spots are filling quickly. Parents that have questions or are interested can
contact me to register or to schedule a tour. I can be reached at 212-749- 8717, or
Sincerely,
Katie Kheel
Director
Director
discovery programs 2024