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Small Fries Preschool | Tot Enrichment

PRESCHOOL

FALL 2021 SMALL FRIES PRESCHOOL

A quality-rated, state-licensed preschool program for your 3 to 5 year old that includes a balance of play-based, child-directed discovery and teacher-led small group activities. Kindergarten-readiness is ensured through the encouragement of self-regulation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Small Fries Preschool program follows the Colorado Early Learning & Developmental Guidelines to build curriculum in the following content areas: Social/Emotional Development, Cognitive Development, Language & Early Literacy, Fine & Gross Motor Skills, Creative Arts & Expression, Physical Health & Development, Logic & Reasoning and Approaches to Learning. OPEN HOUSE FOR FALL 2021 will be on a reservation-only basis. Tours are available between 3:45-5:00P on Monday, 2/22 through Thursday, 2/25 or Monday, 3/1 through Thursday, 3/4. To make a reservation, please call Kelly Rathbun at 970.962.2487. REGISTRATION INFO Registration is not available online. Visit cityofloveland.org/smallfries to download a registration form and submit it in person at the Chilson Senior Center on the appropriate day as listed. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, families will receive a number upon arrival. Only a certain number of families are permitted inside the Senior Center at a time. Currently enrolled families receive priority registration through 3/5. Remaining open spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. An annual, non-refundable registration fee of $35 is due at the time of enrollment. Small Fries Preschool recently earned a Level 5 rating with the Colorado Shines Program, a quality rating and improvement system that monitors and supports early learning programs. Its primary functions are to help participating programs improve their quality through assessment, training and tools, and to connect Colorado families with

quality child care.

FALL 2021 ALUMNI REGISTRATION BEGINS TUES 3/9, 7:30A

(For families who had older children attend Small Fries Preschool previously but are not currently enrolled.)

FALL 2021 PUBLIC REGISTRATION BEGINS WED 3/10, 7:30A FALL 2021 SESSION *No class 10/8, 10/13, 10/15, 11/24-11/26 Pre-K: Age: 4-5

M-W 9/7-12/15* 9:00-11:30A M-W 9/7-12/15* 12:30-3:00P

Preschool: Age: 3-4

Th,F 9/9-12/17* Th,F 9/9-12/17* 9:00-11:30A 12:30-3:00P $672 $672

$364 $364

SPRING 2021 SESSION (Call 970.962.2487 to inquire about open spaces to start immediately.) The session runs 1/5-5/21 & generally follows the Thompson School District calendar for district-wide holiday breaks, school days out and weather-related closures.

*No class 1/18, 2/12, 2/15, 2/24, 2/26, 3/15-3/19, 4/16, 4/19, 5/14 Pre-K: Age: 4-5

M-W 1/5-5/19* 9:00-11:30A $832 M-W 1/5-5/19* 12:30-3:00P $832

Preschool: Age: 3-4

Th,F 1/7-5/21* Th,F 1/7-5/21* 9:00-11:30A 12:30-3:00P $476 $476

Key Magia Music Min/Max: 3/5 Encourage the development of your child's musical skills with a curriculum that captures children's imagination and builds connections between music, movement and early learning. Classes are designed to teach foundational music skills and also to promote increased attention span, impulse control and language skills. Location: Maple/Spruce

Musical Toddlers

Join in with other children and caregivers as we play and explore music and movement together! Musical activities build music competency in your child as their language, motor skills and social skills grow. This class includes singing, dancing, finger plays, scarf games, rhythm & tonal pattern games and instrument play. An adult caregiver is required to attend with each enrolled child or sibling group. Full adult participation is needed to interact with and assist each child. Age: 1.5-3.5 *No class 3/18(with required accompanying adult) Th 2/25-4/15* 10:00-10:45A $42 260721-1 Th 4/22-6/3 10:00-10:45A $42 260721-2

Musical Child

Music for the growing preschooler! Music activities nurture their growing language skills, self-expression and attention span. Classes include singing, instrument play, scarf games, movement activities, circle games and rhythmic & tonal patterns. We will work on keeping a steady beat and learning music language for the rhythmic and tonal patterns, the foundation of music education! An adult caregiver is required to attend with each enrolled child or sibling group. Full adult participation is needed to interact with each child, as well as learn activities and songs to do at home. Age: 3-5 (with required accompanying adult) *No class 3/18 Th 2/25-4/15* 11:00-11:45A $42 260731-1 Th 4/22-6/3 11:00-11:45A $42 260731-2

Spring Break Mini-Camps Min/Max: 4/8 Supplement your child's preschool/kindergarten classroom experience with these hands-on, engaging adventure camps. Children should come prepared for active play with a water bottle and good play shoes. Camp days are filled with songs, games, crafts, dramatic play and sensory activities. Registration is by age and includes both days listed. Location: Tiny Tot Rm Flower Power Children will plant a rainbow, make splatter art, play memory games and much more in this engaging discovery of emerging spring flowers. It’s Mud Season Puddle jumping, cooking in the mud kitchen and digging for worms are just a few of the ways we'll explore the changing earth in springtime.

Age: 2.5-3.5 Fee: $18 Class #: 255111-1

M 3/15 9:30-11:00A T 3/16 9:30-11:00A

Age: 3.5-5 Fee: $24 Class #: 255111-2

W 3/17 9:30-11:30A Th 3/18 9:30-11:30A Flower Power It's Mud Season

Flower Power It's Mud Season

Aye matey! It's Kids to Parks Day at North Lake Park on Sat, 5/15. Grab your pirate hat and join the celebration. More info on page 5. Early Learners Preschool Prep Series

Children get the hands-on experience they need to start school with excitement. These targeted prep classes focus on the social-emotional AND academic skills they need to take their love of learning to the next level. One adult per child is welcome to stay but is encouraged to initiate the drop-off process. Children are not required to be fully toilet-trained; however, caregivers should remain onsite as restrooms are located outside the classroom. Min/Max: 4/10 Location: Oak

Age 3-4.5

Magical Music

Children explore the magical world of music through hands-on art, stories and science activities.

*No Class 3/16

T 2/23-3/23* 9:30-11:00A $42 255301-1

Beautiful Butterflies

Children get to learn about caterpillars and their life cycles while doing crafts and activities. T 3/30-4/20 9:30-11:00A $42 255311-1

Over the Rainbow

Children explore spring weather through simple science experiments, art projects and outdoor scavenger hunts. T 4/27-5/18 9:30-11:00A $42 255321-1

Challenger International Soccer Camps

Learn respect, responsibility and sportsmanship while playing hard, having fun and making new friends. TinyTykes Age: 3-5 Half Day Age: 5-14 Session 1: 6/14-6/18 Session 1: 6/14-6/18 Session 2: 7/26-7/30 Session 2: 7/26-7/30 Info|Registration: challengersports.com

SKYHAWKS SPORTS

Skyhawks SuperTots Sports Academy Age: 2-5 Classes develop motor skills, promote physical fitness and instill a love for sports in your budding athlete. Check out soccer, baseball and basketball classes held Thursday or Friday mornings at Chilson. Info|Registration: supertotsports.com/colorado (Jan-May)

Skyhawks Sports Camps Age: 4-14 Camps include baseball, basketball, flag football, volleyball and Mini-Hawk (baseball/basketball/soccer combo) Info|Registration: skyhawks.com/colorado (June & July)

Let kids get out their wiggles with gymnastics and dance classes on pages 24-26.

Children's Day at Fairgrounds Park Celebrate children with hands-on learning and FUN at this annual event. Visit: cityofloveland.org/childrensday