Our Innovative Thinkers program is designed to accomodate dreamers who are 4-5 years of age as they prepare for Kindergarten. At this age, dreamers gain more self-esteem and establish their own individual identity as  they learn to master their environment. Our  Innovative Thinkers program enhances that confidence by providing opportunities that help dreamers learn to become problem solvers and achieve their goals.

 

This program promotes independent exploration  and encourages dreamers to apply the knowledge they have gained by providing structured activities, and hands-on learning. In our Innovative Thinkers program, dreamers develop early literacy, mathematics, science, and social skills in addition to physical development skills.

 

Program Features

 

•          Hands-on experiences chosen to boost math and science skills

•        Daily small and large-group activities

•        Themed units that encourage your child's curiosity, increase confidence, and support self-directed activities

•        Portfolios that document growth and development through your preschooler's work

•        Observation-based assessments that track your child's progress toward developmental milestones and                    kindergarten readiness

•        Regular teacher-family communication, including daily updates to keep you informed

 

Curriculum

 

Our five areas of focus give your child endless opportunities to learn and grow.

 

Communication Skills Development

ADCA guides your pre-school child in developing communication skills.We use word cards and photos to present new words; introduce high-quality children's literature to promote a love of reading; encourage your pre-school child to practice writing letters and words; help your child recognize and read his or her own name; and use read-aloud times to practice reading.

 

Cognitive Skills Development

ADCA helps your child gain higher-level thinking skills.We encourage the exploration of the physical properties of materials; use daily calendar activities to teach about sequence of events, patterns, and routines; and support the learning of cognitive skills such as counting, estimating, making predictions, testing, and drawing conclusions.

 

Social Skills Development

ADCA coaches your pre-school child in developing strong relationships.We establish classroom-helper roles to practice carrying out classroom responsibilities; model social concepts such as "please" and "thank you;" have daily classroom conversations and community-building discussions; and encourage cooperation and sharing with other children.

 

Physical Skills Development

ADCA helps your preschooler refine motor skills.We use lacing cards, stencils, and writing activities to enhance fine-motor skills; strengthen coordination and gross-motor skills through running, jumping, and throwing activities; improve balancing skills using hula hoops and balance beams; and offer healthy food choices for snacks and meals.

 

Creative Skills Development

ADCA inspires your child to explore creative ideas and talents.We tell stories with puppets; nurture the development of multiple thinking strategies and the application of knowledge in new ways; and support creative expression through dramatic play, music, and art experiences.