Curriculum
Environment
At Laura Vicuña Pre-K, we create a safe and stimulating environment in which children can develop their intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and creative selves. Each day is rich in discovery as our children work with letters and numbers, words and pictures, ideas and objects. We give each child space in which to grow, and tailor our teaching to the needs of each child.
Capabilities
Our team emphasizes essential capabilities such as language development, reading readiness, beginning math, and social skills through activities in art, music, science, language, indoor and outdoor play. We also work to build moral values, self-esteem, and problem-solving skills. Every week our students enjoy yoga, Italian language class and physical education. We take frequent field trips and host special visitors like The Insect Lab.
Learning in North Beach
North Beach is a unique village within the city and offers delightful field trips within walking distance. Our students learn by experiencing historic Washington Square Park, the North Beach Library, Joe DiMaggio Playground, educational field trips to the USPS, SFFD, and Liguria Bakery to see how focaccia is made. The Pre-K 4’s weekly visit to our community garden lets our students observe, discover and appreciate nature.
Sample Daily Schedule
8:00-8:30 Morning Arrival
8:30-8:45 Morning Circle Time
8:45-10:15 Free Play/Teacher-Directed Activities
10:15-11:30 Morning Snack and outdoor play time
11:30-12:00 Song, story time
12:00-1:00 Lunch/outdoor time (half-day children prepare for dismissal)
1:00-2:00 Story/rest time
2:00-3:00 Follow-up literacy and movement experiences
3:00-5:30 Optional after school care (full day)