Preschool Enrichment and STEAM

Preschool STEAM and Executive Functioning

STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Creativity and Math education.

We focus on these areas together not only because the skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for student success, but also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the real world and in how students learn most effectively.

STEAM is an interdisciplinary and applied approach that is coupled with hands-on, problem-based learning. (Check out all the STEAM offerings this season.)

Children not enrolled in Lake Bluff Preschool must provide an updated vaccination report to participate in enrichment programs. Movers and Shakers

It is a playdate with purpose! Children will have fun with Mrs. G and friends while participating in a variety of board games and physical fitness games. Playing games together provides kids opportunities for working on social skills, direction following, memory, sustained attention, self-control, and fine and gross motor physical skills. Do not forget to bring a nut-free lunch!

CODE: DATES: FEE:

17084 September 12—October 24 (6 sessions) $112/$119 No Class: October 10 17085 November 7—December 12 (6 sessions) $112/$119 Day: Monday Time: 11:30 am—1:30 pm Age: 3.5—5 years Location: Green Classroom Min/Max: 5/10

S.T.E.A.M. Team

Bring your curiosity and enjoy hands on observation and exploration with Mrs. G. Children will engage in fun projects and activities designed to make connections with and grow their love of learning in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Don’t forget to bring a nut-free lunch!

CODE: DAY: DATES: FEE:

17086 Tuesday September 13—October 25 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17087 Wednesday September 14—October 26 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17088 Tuesday November 1—December 13 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17089 Wednesday November 2—December 14 (6 sessions) $112/$119 No Class: November 23 Time: 11:30 am—1:30 pm Age: 3.5—5 years Location: Green Classroom Min/Max: 5/10

Book Worms

Inch your way into our preschoolers’ book club! Children will read a teacher-provided story and participate in related fun games and crafts. Bring your lunch (nut free of course). Mrs. Bello looks forward to sharing her love of reading with you.

CODE: DAY: DATES: FEE:

17090 Tuesday September 13—October 25 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17091 Wednesday September 14—October 26 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17092 Tuesday November 1—December 13 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17093 Wednesday November 2—December 14 (6 sessions) $112/$119 No Class: November 23 Time: 11:30 am—1:30 pm Age: 3.5—5 years Location: Purple or Yellow Classroom Min/Max: 5/8

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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:

17094 September 15—October 27 (7 sessions) $157/$164 17095 November 10—December 15 (5 sessions) Nov. 24 $94/101 Day: Thursday Time: 11:30 am—1:30 pm Age: 3—5 years Location: Green Classroom Min/Max: 5/10

Pop-up Classes!

Kids, this is your chance to try your hand at something new for a day! Mrs. Bello will have these fun, sporadic pop–up classes that will explore numerous, fun concepts while acting, cooking, reading, creating, etc. You will be busy learning and having fun with something new each time. Try a class or two! Do not forget your nut-free lunch.

CODE: CLASS: DATE:

17096 Dinosaur Stomp! September 12 17097 Beauty Shop Day September 19 17098 Pizza Party September 26 17099 Fire Safety October 3 17100 Exploring Leaves October 17 17101 Fairy Tale Time October 24 17102 We Built this City! November 7 17103 Color Explosion November 14 17104 We are Thankful November 21 17105 Boat Racing November 28 17106 Egg Drop Challenge December 5 17107 Gift Giving Workshop December 12 Day: Monday Time: 11:30 am—1:00 pm Age: 3—5 years Location: Purple Classroom Min/Max: 5/10 Fee: $28

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:

17108 September 16—October 28 (7 sessions) $224/$231 17109 November 11—December 16 (5 sessions) Nov. 25 $160/$167 Day: Friday Time: 9:00—11:00 am Age: 2.5—3.5 years Location: Purple Room Min/Max: 3/12

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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:

17110 September 16—October 28 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17111 November 11—December 16 (5 sessions) Nov. 25 $94/$101 Day: Friday Time: 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:

17112 September 16—October 28 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17113 November 11—December 16 (5 sessions) Nov. 25 $94/$101 Day: Friday Time: 11:30 am—1:30 pm Age: 3.5—5 years Location: Rainbow Classroom Min/Max: 5/12