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Cheetah Room
Ages 3 years to 5 years
The Cheetah Room is for preschoolers between 3 and 5 years of age. There are two primary teachers and one support caregiver with a maximum of twenty children. The Cheetah's curriculum is designed to encourage motor movement, social and emotional development, creative expression, and kindergarten readiness. In addition to these basic components, children are also introduced to the STAR curriculum, which stands for Steps To Achieving Resilience. The STAR curriculum focuses on concepts that promote social, self-regulation, literacy, language, and cognitive development through child-directed and teacher-led activities. The STAR materials are used to compliment our themes and routines already in place.
Following are examples of what your preschooler will be doing during their time in the Cheetah Room:
Social and Emotional Development
- Following basic rules and instructions
- Communicating with peers and teachers
- Sharing, choosing, and participating in group times
Development
- Reading stories and singing songs
- Listening to stories on tape
- Small Groups conversations
Self Help Skills
- Cleaning up
- Washing hands and face
- Potty training
Creative Expression
- Dress up and imaginary play
- Painting, gluing, cutting and coloring
- Singing and dancing
Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Sorting, measuring, and categorizing
- Simple experiments
- Understanding of social roles and rules
- Awareness of our environment and surroundings
Kindergarten Readiness
- Counting and number recognition
- Phonemics and letter recognition
- Following three step directions
| Cheetah Room Daily Schedule | |
| 6:30 | BCLC Opens |
| 6:30-7:00 | Drop Off in Playroom |
| 7:00 | Transition to Cheetah Room |
| 7:00-8:30 | Learning Centers, Teacher Led Activities, and Project Work |
| 8:30-9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:00 | Learning Centers |
| 10:00-12:00 | Outside Play or Circle and Learning Centers in Classroom |
| 12:00-12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30-2:30 | Naptime or Quiet Activities for Non-Nappers |
| 2:30-2:45 | Transition from Nap to Snack |
| 2:45-3:15 | Afternoon Snack |
| 3:15-5:00 | Outside Play or Learning Centers, Teacher Led Activities, and Project Work |
| 5:00-6:00 | Cheetahs Join Marmots in Marmot Room for Quiet Activities |
| 6:00 | BCLC Closes |