Preschool STEAM and Executive Functioning continued

Let us teach your child ways to improve their Executive Functioning Skills.

Controlled by the brain’s frontal lobe, Executive Functioning Skills are one’s working memory, control/self-regulation and cognitive flexibility. These three skills help the brain organize and act on information. They enable people to plan, organize, remember things, prioritize, pay attention and get started on tasks. They also help people use information and experiences from the past to solve current problems.

A strong working memory means you have the ability to retain fresh information long enough to able to do something with the information. People with strong working memories find it easier to recall and manipulate information they hear without needing to write it down.

Having control/self regulation is the quality that allows you to stop yourself from doing things you want to do that might not be in your best interest.

Having cognitive flexibility is the ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, and to think about multiple concepts simultaneously.

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes

Coordinate your mind and body with Mrs. G and friends! Children will explore mindfulness through breath & balance, rhythm through music and body awareness through yoga. Remember to bring a nut-free lunch to power up for this fun and active class!

CODE: DATES: NO CLASS: FEE:

17838

17839

September 14–October 19 (6 sessions) $116/$123

October 26–December 14 (6 sessions) Nov.2 & 23 $116/$123

Day & Time: Thursday 11:30 am–1:30 pm

Age: 3–5 years

Location: Green Classroom

Min/Max: 5/10

Terrific Twos and Threes

Have your 2.5–3.5-year-old join Mrs. Bello for a playful morning of fun activities. Mrs. Bello has a gift for planning activities and exercises children enjoy. They may have so much fun they will not want to leave! A child being together with friends helps encourage language development, social skills, and independence. This is one fun Friday! Snack is provided for this class.

CODE: DATES: NO CLASS: FEE:

17842 September 15–October 20 (6 sessions) $198/$205

17843 October 27–December 15 (6 sessions) Nov. 3 & 24 $198/$205

Day & Time: Friday 9:00–11:00 am

Age: 2.5–3.5 years

Location: Purple Room

Min/Max: 3/12

Engineering for Preschoolers

Calling all little engineers! This fun and creative class teaches simple engineering concepts for kids ready to create and design structures and gadgets. Mrs. Lynch encourages builders to stretch their creativity for a final contraption to present to parents. Snack included. Lake Bluff Preschool students may enter class at 3:00 pm.

CODE: DATES: NO CLASS: FEE:

17844 September 15–October 20 (6 sessions) $116/$123

17845 October 27–December 15 (6 sessions) Nov. 3 & 24 $116/$123

Day & Time: Friday 11:30-1:30 pm

Age: 3.5–5 years

Location: Yellow Classroom

Min/Max: 5/10

Blast Off into the World of Art

Kids create with wood, paint, clay, and wire! A little of this and with A LOT of imagination, kids will build masterpieces with Miss Kristin. This class will join the Art Show at the end of the session. Do not forget to bring your nut-free lunch!

CODE: DATES: NO CLASS: FEE:

17846 September 15–October 20 (6 sessions) $116/$123

17847 October 27–December 15 (6 sessions) Nov. 3 & 24 $116/$123

Day & Time: Friday 11:30 am–1:30 pm

Age: 3.5–5 years

Location: Rainbow Classroom

Min/Max: 5/12