2019-WINTER RECREATION GUIDE

LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER

LINCOLN CENTER  |  935 MAPLE AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL  |  630.963.1300

REGISTRATION IS ONGOING FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR!

REGISTER FOR THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR The Lincoln Learning Center provides a curriculum of developmentally appropriate experiences guided by the Illinois Early Learning Standards and designed to develop the whole child and enhance children creatively, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.

2 -YEAR-OLDS Must turn 2, but not yet 3 by Sept. 1 Help your child get ready for 3-year-old preschool. Class structure is consistent with the 3- and 4/5-year-old preschool program and participants receive priority registration for 3-year-old preschool the following school year. Independence and socialization are emphasized. Children are not required to be potty trained.

3-TO 4-YEAR-OLDS Must turn 3, but not yet 4 by Sept. 1 For the early learner, or for those continuing from the 2.5 year-old program. Helps foster socialization and independence while introducing children to the classroom setting. Children learn to follow directions, make new friends and share with others in a group through teacher- directed activities. Children must be potty trained.

4-TO 5-YEAR-OLDS Must turn 4 or 5, but not yet 6 by Sept. 1 Experienced learners prepare for kindergarten in a program designed for continued enrichment. Social skills and problem solving are enhanced through child directed play and teacher-directed group activities. Children explore the community through local field trips and community visitors. Children must be potty trained.

Weekly themes

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Creative arts

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Creative expression

 Upper and lower-case letters

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Cutting and gluing

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Circle time

Sound recognition

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 Shape, number, letter and color recognition  Large motor skill enhanced through gym, creative movement activities and outdoor play

 Large and fine motor skill development

 Reading and writing activities

Math concepts

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Color and shape review

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