The Learning Tree Preschool

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The H-F Park District has been readying youngsters for Kindergarten for more than 35 years! A key element in our success lies in our caring and qualified teaching staff. Click here to learn more about them.
 

 
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2012/2013 THE LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL

For more than 35 years, the H-F Park District has been providing a fun and enriching environment for children ages 2-5 year.  Dedicated and caring teachers provide a hands-on, learn through play curriculum.  Curriculum in all programs includes indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, enrichment activities, creative play, dramatic play, and story time.  Preschool classes are held at the Irwin Community Center.  Call 708-957-7275 to set up a time with our staff to tour our preschool classrooms!

Note:

•     Classes begin Tuesday, September 4 & Wednesday, September 5

•     Registration must be made in person

•     A photocopy of child’s birth certificate is required at registration

•     A $50 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is due at registration

•     Monthly payments are due the first of each month

•     There is a 10% discount for second child with the lesser fee.  For more info, please call 708-957-PARK.

WILLOWS: Age 2
Children in the Willows classroom are introduced to group play and are encouraged to have positive social interactions.  The teachers provide a nurturing environment to help ease student fears and cope with separation anxiety.   Fine motor skills are developed through play and exploration of a variety of materials.   Students are engaged in hands-on activities that allow them to actively explore the world around them. Gross-motor skills are developed through indoor and outdoor activities.  Children must be age 2 by Sept. 1, 2012. 

GINKGOS: Age 3

Ginkgos will learn to play with others and participate in group activities.  Each day students participate in calendar, weather, music and story time.  Independence is encouraged through practice of self help skills.  Shapes, colors, numbers and letters are introduced through rhyme and music.  Fine motor activities such as cutting, coloring, and writing are also introduced. Children must be age 3 by Sept. 1, 2012, and they must be potty trained. 

OAKS: Ages 4 & 5

Students in the oaks classroom are encouraged to develop social, intellectual, physical and emotional.  Teachers will encourage positive social interactions and help your child express himself through music, art and creative play.  Students develop kindergarten readiness skills such as name writing, letter and sound recognition and memorization of address and phone numbers. Your child will participate in science, math, language and kindergarten readiness skills.  Your child will also have the opportunity to participate in cooking activities, computers and attend fieldtrips.   Gross motor activities are developed indoors and outdoors, including walks to Irwin Park!  Children must be age 4 by Sept. 1, 2012 and be potty trained.