Early Preschool Classroom – The Forest Room (3 year olds)
As an early preschooler, your child will begin to explore their independence more in a larger classroom environment, with plenty of opportunity for expanding their social skills, vocabulary, team building, caring, all while learning their academics in a fun and exciting manner! They have a structured schedule to promote learning throughout the day.
Our teachers are excellent communicators and are always searching for ways to show children how to properly communicate their feelings/needs, to lessen the amount of physical confrontations that may occur. We believe in using “I statements”; “I’m sad because she took my toy.” We find that repetition and consistency with these statements is helpful for children to express what it is that they may be feeling and why, and then creates a platform for conflict resolution skills to build upon. These skills start rather simplistically, and as the child becomes more in tune with their feelings and environment, the “I statements” and the conflict resolution process become more complex. This creates a greater understanding of how social interactions work and the child gains self-confidence and independence.
Most 3 year olds are potty-trained but if they aren’t, we will work with parents and families to ensure we support each other to help each child gain confidence and the skills to use the bathroom independently.
Parent communication is high priority for our staff. Our teachers provide parents with a daily report on each child’s activities and pay special attention to ensure the parents feel informed as to how their child’s day went.
Early Preschool Daily Guide:(Click Here)
What to bring for your early preschooler:
We ask you to bring the following:
– bedding bag- crib sheet, blanket, small pillow and lovie (bag will be returned at the end of each week to be cleaned),
– clean changes of clothing (weather appropriate, 2-4 outfits)
– pull-ups as needed
– lunch in lunchbox with ice pack (If not participating in our Lunch Program)
Lead Teacher – Forest Room
I grew up in York, ME near the harnor and the ocean is my second home. I graduated from UMaine with a BA in Developmental Pyschology and a minor in Child and Family Relations. I’ve been working with kids since I was 10 years old (camps, babysitting, etc.) but professionally for 10+ years. I have worked with every age group, even mixed ages, and love them all!
Childcare is so rewarding to me, as i get to be a safe and positive influence on your child’s development. In the classrooom, you will find me singing, dancing, and reading stories in silly voices. Outside of the classroom, you would find me gardening, going on adventures with my husband and two pups, doing arts & crafts, or at goodwill thrifting. I am so excited to be part of this team!
Co-Teacher – Forest Room
I have been a Mainer most of my life, though I was technically born near Savannah, GA. I live in Westbrook with my husband, daughter and two cats and a bunny! I have worked in childcare the last 3 years, though I am new to preschool age, I was an infant teacher at my last center.
In my free time I love to knit, spend time outdoors, read and just hang out and play with my daughter.
Co-Teacher – Forest Room
Hello! I grew in Scarborough, but now live in Saco. I’m the second oldest of 14 cousins, so growing up I was always the babysitter. Ive nannied for 4 different children and loved every minute of it. Fun fact, my favorite superhero is Batman, I even named my cat Bruce Wayne after him, only to find out she was a Bruce Jane 3 months later, whoops! I spend a lot of my free time with my nieces, nephew and family. My favorite place to be is on a beach or snuggled up with my cat & a good book.