Early Childhood Education

Tiny Tikes 2023-2024

(1, 2, and 3 Day Options)

AGE: 24 months by Sep 1, 2023

*AGE: 24 months by Jan 1, 2024 for Friday 11:30 am class which begins in January 2024.

This transitional class is designed for children who will be attending class alone for the first time. Students will participate in circle time activities, stories, creative art, free play, and snack, while starting basic academic skills. Children may enroll in both a Monday/Wednesday class and a Friday class for a three day option. (CC)

1 Day Options DAY DATE TIME CODE

Fri Sep 8-May 17 9-11am 510101-02

*Fri Jan 5-May 17 11:30am-1:30pm 510101-04

2 Day Options DAY DATE TIME CODE

Mon, Wed Sep 6-May 15 9-11am 510101-01

Mon, Wed Sep 6-May 15 11:30am-1:30pm 510101-03

3 Day Options (Add a Friday class to the Monday/Wednesday option)

LOCATION: Rec Center MIN/MAX: 12/16

Preschool 2023-2024

(2 and 3 Day Options)

See page12for Extended Care

AGE: 3 years by Sep 1, 2023 and toilet-trained. Our Preschool program offers your child an introduction to structured learning and socialization using educational games, art, music, and stories along with unstructured play in a theme-based curriculum. The class emphasizes color, shape, and number recognition along with fine motor and social skills. The optional third day extends the curriculum in a smaller group setting in order to provide more individualized attention. The third day of the program is held at Springbrook Nature Center, which provides many opportunities for outdoor learning activities. (CC)

2 Day Options

Tue, Thu Sep 5-May 16 9-11:30am 510100-01

Tue, Thu Sep 5-May 16 9-11:30am 510100-02

Tue, Thu Sep 5-May 16 12:15-2:45pm 510100-03

LOCATION: Rec Center MIN/MAX: 12/18

Please contact : Debbie Maginity

Early Childhood Program Coordinator

E-mail: DMaginity@itascaparkdistrict.com

Phone: 630.773.2257, ext. 118

3 Day Options

(Add a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday class to one of the above sections)

This class has been developed for students who are ready for an additional day of learning or for those who could benefit from more individualized attention in a small class setting. This program will enhance the curriculum being taught in the Itasca Park District T/TH classes. It includes theme based STEM activities, instructive busy bags, independent math packs, and alphabet readiness curriculum. Students will use the outdoor facilities at the Nature Center each day to extend what has been learned in the classroom. (CC)

Mon Sep 11-May 13 9-11:30am 511400-01

Wed Sep 6-May 15 9-11:30am 511400-02

Fri Sep 8-May 17 9-11:30am 511400-03

LOCATION: Nature Center MIN/MAX: 6/8

Junior Kindergarten 2023-2024

(3, 4,

and 5 Day Options)

AGE: 4 years by Sep 1, 2023 and toilet-trained

Our Junior Kindergarten program provides excellent groundwork for Kindergarten and future learning. Using a theme-based curriculum, the class emphasizes alphabet recognition, phonics, and numbers. These skills are acquired through a variety of games, art, music, stories, and science activities, along with daily small group work. The fourth and fifth day options extend the curriculum in a smaller group setting in order to provide more individualized attention in preparation for full day Kindergarten programs. The fourth and fifth days of the program are held at Springbrook Nature Center, which provides many opportunities for outdoor learning activities. (CC)

3 Day Options

Mon, Wed, Fri Sep 6-May 15 8:45-11:45am 510103-01

Mon, Wed, Fri Sep 6-May 15 12:15-3:15pm 510103-02

LOCATION: Rec Center MIN/MAX: 12/18

4 and 5 Day Options

(Add Tuesday, Thursday, or both to one of the above sections)

Combine our Enrichment Program with our Junior Kindergarten class to help make the transition to full-day five day Kindergarten a little easier next year. This class has been developed for students who are ready for additional days of learning or for those who could benefit from more individualized attention in a small class setting. This program will enhance the curriculum being taught in the Itasca Park District M/W/F classes. It includes theme based STEM activities along with pre-reading and math skills in a Kindergarten readiness curriculum. Students will use the outdoor facilities at the Nature Center each day to extend what has been learned in the classroom. (CC)

Tue Sep 5-May 14 8:45-11:45am

Thu Sep 7-May 16 8:45-11:45am

Tue/Thu Sep 5-May 16 8:45-11:45am 511404-01

Tue/Thu Sep 5-May 16 12:15-3:15pm 511404-02

LOCATION: Nature Center MIN/MAX: 6/8