The Giraffes

The GiraffesThe Giraffes is our 4-5 year old Pre-K Class. The class schedule is carefully designed to enhance each child’s skills, while meeting them at their level of comprehension, as well as ensuring that developmental milestones are reached as they prepare for the transition into Kindergarten.

We have a Maximum Ratio of 10 children to a Teacher and we foster learning and skills enhancement in an environment where their learning is enriched through active engagement in the learning process and use the A BEKA Curriculum to forward their knowledge and creativity. We also focus on self expression, creative play, computer skills, and socialization. The skills taught and reinforced, build upon the ones learned in earlier educational stages as teachers meet children at their level of learning and engage them in activities to stimulate their overall growth and development.

Lessons include activities to enhance skills in:

  • Beginning Reading
  • Beginning Math
  • Nature & Science
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Fine and Gross Motor Skills Enhancement & Recreational Play
  • Music, Creative Expression & Dance
  • Socialization, Communication & Comprehension

The Giraffe’s General Daily Activity Schedule

7:00am – 8:15am Arrival/Tabletop Toys
8:15am – 8:30am Clean Up Time
8:30am – 9:30am Breakfast Snack/Clean Up
9:30am – 10:00am Circle Time
10:00am – 11:00am Activity Time/Enrichment Programs
11:00am – 11:30am A Walk Outdoors/Clean Up
11:30am – 12:00pm Lunch Time/Clean Up
12:00pm – 1:30pm Rest/Nap Time/Clean Up
1:30pm – 2:00pm Afternoon Snack /Clean Up
2:00pm – 3:00pm Outdoor/Walk
3:00pm – 4:00pm Activity Time
4:00pm – 4:30pm Station Time
4:30pm – 5:00pm Story Time/Clean Up Time
5:00pm – 5:30pm Daily Review
5:30pm – 6:00pm Tabletop Toys

*During clean-up time the children are responsible for straightening their play equipment, children use the potty and ALL of the children wash their hands.

Contact Information

  • 618 N Washington St., Alexandria, Virginia 22314 View Map & Directions »
  • Phone: 703-520-9966
  • Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm
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