Juniper Tree
Enrichment
"Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings. Only then can we play along in their world."
(Children must be 5 yrs of age to start)
We are an Ocean Grove approved vendor
Juniper Tree Preschool
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At Juniper Tree, we highly value creative play as a central activity in early childhood. We believe that play helps children weave together all the elements of life as they experience it. We offer a unique program inspired by holistic approaches to early education, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. Our activities are developed in the format of play, yet integrates Language Arts, Math and Science, making the program fun and enriching.
Daily Flow
8:30 to 9:30 - Free play and optional fun station activities (lacing, beading, play dough, geometric puzzles, memory card games etc).
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9:30 to 10:00 - 1st Circle time: Yoga, lesson theme, music, story, and game activity.
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10:00 to 10:30 - Free play and/or Art project/Cooking
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10:30 to 11:00 - Snack time. Different children are assigned each day to set the table, sweep the floor, wash dishes and wipe the table.
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11:00 to 11:45 - Outdoor free play
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11:45 to 12:00 - 2nd Circle time: Meditation, calendar, story time.
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12:00 - pick up
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Monthly Themes
September: February:
Classroom etiquette grace and manners Valentine’s Day
Peace & Conflict Resolution Water
All about me and my family Sun
My emotions and my body Moon
October: March:
My 5 senses Spring
Signs of Fall St. Patrick’s Day
Pumpkins Butterfly (life cycle)
Nursery Rhymes Colors
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November: April: Insects
Thanksgiving Easter
Transportation Plants & Trees
Native American Traditions and Stories Earth Day
December: May:
Winter Cinco de Mayo
Kwanza Vegetables
Hanukah Flowers
Christmas Mother's Day
January: June:
Snow/snowflakes Signs of Summer
Hibernation Father’s Day
Light and shadow Community
Lunar New Year