Preschool Enrichment & 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 lunch!

CODE: DATES: NO CLASS: FEE:

17367 January 9— February 13 (6 sessions) January 16 $113/$120 17368 February 27—April 17 (7 sessions) Mar. 27 $131/$140 17369 April 24—May 22 (5 sessions) $93/$100 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:

17370 Tuesday January 10—February 21 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17371 Wednesday January 11—February 22 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17372 Tuesday February 28—April 18 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17373 Wednesday March 1—April 19 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17424 Tuesday April 25—May 16 (4 sessions) $75/$82 17425 Wednesday April 26—May 17 (4 sessions) $75/$82 No Class: March 28 or 29 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:

17374 Tuesday January 10—February 21 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17375 Wednesday January 11—February 22 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17376 Tuesday February 28—April 18 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17377 Wednesday March 1—April 19 (7 sessions) $131/$140 17426 Tuesday April 25—May 16 (4 sessions) $75/$82 17427 Wednesday April 26—May 17 (4 sessions) $75/$82 No Class: March 28 or 29 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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ΩLet 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 lunch to power up for this fun and active class!

CODE: DATES: NO CLASS: FEE:

17378 January 12—February 23 (6 sessions) February 16 $113/$120 17379 March 2—April 13 (6 sessions) March 30 $113/$120 17380 April 20—May 18 (4 sessions) $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:

17381 Dinosaur Stomp! January 9 17382 Snow & Ice January 23 17383 Pizza Party February 6 17384 Mad Science February 20 17385 How to Catch a Leprechaun March 6 17386 Transportation/Community Helpers March 20 17387 Color Explosion April 3 17388 Magnet Madness April 17 17389 Boat Racing May 1 17390 Egg Drop Challenge May 15 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 2.0—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:

17391 January 13—March 3 (7 sessions) February 17 $224/$231 17392 March 10—April 21 (6 sessions) March 31 $192/$199 17393 April 28—May 26 (5 sessions) $160/$167 Day: Friday Time: 9:00—11:00 am Age: 2.0—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:

17394 January 13—February 24 (7 sessions) February 17 $113/$120 17395 March 3—April 14 (6 sessions) March 31 $113/$120 17396 April 21—May 19 (5 sessions) $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:

17397 January 13—February 24 (7 sessions) February 17 $113/$120 17398 March 3—April 14 (6 sessions) March 31 $113/$120 17399 April 21—May 19 (5 sessions) $94/$101 Day: Friday Time: 11:30 am—1:30 pm Age: 3.5—5 years Location: Rainbow Classroom Min/Max: 5/12