Learning Through play

PROGRAMS

 TWO'S 

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FOUR'S 

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 THREE'S 

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 CONNECTING 

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

  • Music

    Music provides children with joy and is a genuinely social experience that ignites all areas of development. Each week, our music teacher visits with each class to provide a variety of experiences that blend music, movement, rhythm and dance to increase social interaction, language learning and self-expression.

    Gym

    Our program uniquely offers weekly physical education classes in a large, open space. With a full array of gym materials and equipment, our PE teachers provide age-appropriate experiences that build fundamental movement skills that lead to mastery of large and fine motor tasks.

    Nature

    With live animals, artifacts and participatory activities, experts at the New Canan Nature Center come to our school to teach children about animal adaptations, behavior, ecological importance and natural history. Every visit includes three exciting and fascinating animal visitors.
  • Yoga

    In our yoga classes, children learn how to take a pause in their day. Our Yoga instructor playfully teaches breathing and poses, and strives to build a foundational  practice that counters the stress experienced by little ones living in a hurry-up world.

    Drumming

    Our drumming instructor guides Connecting students in weekly drumming sessions. It is a collaborative experience that helps children to develop non-verbal communication, motor skills, attention, impulse control and decision-making skills.

    Handwriting

    Teachers in the 4's and Connecting classes collaborate with an occupational therapist to teach weekly handwriting lessons using Handwriting Without Tears, a multi-sensory and developmentally appropriate curriculum designed for preschoolers.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

LUNCH BUNCH

This program is offered to children in our 3’s and 4's programs. Lunch Bunch takes place between 12:00-1:00 and includes time on the playground. Families may opt to sign up for the year, or have their child drop-in for a day.

ENRICHMENT

This program is offered to children in our 3's and 4's programs. Enrichment classes take place between 12:00-2:00 and include lunch, playground and an enrichment focus. Current classes include cooking, art studio, science, fun with friends and sports. Families may opt to sign up by the season or for the entire year.

CAMP

CCNS offers a two-week camp immediately following the school year. It is offered to incoming 3's, 4's and Connecting students, including children who are graduating or will be new to our school in the fall. Our own nurturing and experienced teachers lead a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences.
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