Classroom Descriptions

Two Years

Two years old is a wonderful age. They are finally mobile and able to articulate questions to satisfy their curiosity. In our classrooms, we offer many types of learning to encourage and support their inquisitive nature.
  • Classroom art sessions
  • Self-directed play
  • Group learning classes

Pre-K

With Pre-K students, we believe preparation is key, and that is why at the Ballard Center we strive to prepare our students for kindergarten. Our staff members work in groups and one-on-one with students on literacy and numbers. Our early education classrooms also employ a trauma-informed curriculum in addition to:
  • Arts and crafts
  • Hands-on learning sessions
  • Problem-solving and responsive listening
  • Social skills development
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Cubs Room

Two year olds are in the Cubs Room. They are finally mobile and able to start communication skills to satisfy their curiosity and engage in the environment around them. In the Cubs Room, we offer many opportunities for the children to learn and grow in their inquisitive nature through introductory level lessons and activities including:
  • Large and small groups
  • Second Step Curriculum
  • Art
  • Sensory
  • Fine & Gross Motor
  • Play
Cubs Morning: 7 to 8:30 is arrival and free play, 8:30 to 9 is breakfast, 9 to 9:30 is diapering, 9:30 to 9:45 is circle time, 9:45 to 10:30 is readiness activities, 10:30 to 11:30 is outside and free play, 11:30 to noon is diapering
Cubs Afternoon: 12 to 12:30 is lunch, 12:30 to 3 is nap time, 3 to 3:30 is diapering, 3:30 to 4 is snack time, 4 to 4:30 is curriculum activities, 4:30 to 5:30 is dismissal and free play

Lions, Bears, and Tigers Room

Three, Four, and Five year olds are in the Lions, Bears, and Tigers Room. We continue building upon student foundations for continued development with a day full of various engaging lessons and activities to develop and challenge students in their growth. In these classrooms we are developing, and then mastering skills needed to take on the world.
  • Large & Small Groups
  • Second Step Curriculum
  • Learning Without Tears Curriculum
  • Art
  • Sensory
  • Fine & Gross Motor
  • Play
Lions Morning: 7 to 8:30 is arrival and free play, 8:30 to 9 is breakfast, 9 to 9:30 is bathroom, 9:30 to 9:45 is circle time, 9:45 to 10:30 is readiness activities, 10:30 to 11:30 is outside and free play, 11:30 to noon is bathroom
Lions Afternoon: Noon to 12:30 is lunch, 12:30 to 3 is nap time, 3 to 3:30 is bathroom, 3:30 to 4 is snack time, 4 to 4:30 is curriculum activates, 4:30 to 5:30 is dismissal and free play
Tigers Morning: 7 to 8:30 is arrival and free play, 8:30 to 9 is breakfast, 9 to 9:15 is bathroom break, 9:15 to 9:30 is circle time, 9:30 to 11:00 is curriculum activities, 11:00 to noon is outside and free play
Tigers Afternoon: noon to 12:30 is lunch, 12:30 to 1 is bathroom bread and reading, 1 to 3 is nap time, 3 to 3:30 is snack time, 3:30 to 4:30 is curriculum activities, 4:30 to 5:30 is dismissal and free play
Bears Afternoon: noon to 12:30 is lunch, 12:30 to 1 is bathroom break and reading, 1 to 3 is nap time, 3 to 3:30 is snack time, 3:30 to 4:30 is curriculum activities,4:30 to 5:30 is dismissal and free play
Bears Morning: 7 to 8:30 is arrival and free play, 8:30 to 9 is breakfast, 9 to 9:15 is bathroom break, 9:15 to 9:30 is circle time, 9:30 to 11 is curriculum activities, 11 to noon is outside and free play
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