Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church Nursery School - 6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda MD 20817
301.365.2909 (office) - 301.467.6784 (fax) - info@bhpcns.org
Pre-K
This program utilizes group activities that build children's interpersonal relationships and leadership skills while continuing to focus on each child's cognitive development in preparation for more structured kindergarten programs.
3's
This program broadens and introduces more formal cognitive experiences. Through creative play-based lessons children are exposed to the foundations of learning and social skills.
9:00 - ARRIVAL
9:10 - FREE CHOICE
age-appropriate project
block play
easel
manipulatives
playdough
pretend play
sandplay
quiet corner
water play
writing/cutting/drawing center
10:00 - CLEAN UP
10:10 - JOB ASSIGNMENTS
door holder
line leader
snack helper
10:15 - SNACK
10:30 - OUTDOOR PLAY
11:00 - CIRCLE TIME
calendar
weather
show & tell
11:30 - WASH HANDS
11:40 - LUNCH
story
song
12:05 - MOVEMENT
finger play
songs
story
12:20 - GATHER BELONGINGS
12:30 - DISMISSAL
9:00 - ARRIVAL
9:10 - FREE CHOICE
age-appropriate project
block play
easel
manipulatives
pretend play
playdough
quiet corner
sand play
water play
9:40 - CLEAN-UP
9:50 - WASH HANDS
10:00 - SNACK
10:30 - OUTDOOR PLAY or
RAINY DAY ROOM
11:00 - CIRCLE TIME
finger play
songs
story
11:15 - MOVEMENT
dance
instruments
11:25 - GATHER BELONGINGS
11:30 - DISMISSAL
Curriculum
CURRICULUM
All schedules are adaptive to work with each individual child’s developmental needs and/or recommendations of his/her individualized learning plan. For example, if it is recommended that a child be allowed to stand during Circle Time this is allowed; Or if a child has fine motor delays the teacher will guide the child toward those activities which will develop fine motor capabilities.
9:00 - ARRIVAL
9:10 - CIRCLE TIME
calendar
schedule for day
classroom helper assignments
weather
9:20 - FREE CHOICE
age-appropriate project
block play
easel
manipulatives
playdough
pretend play
quiet corner
sand play
water play
writing/cutting/drawing center
9:55 - CLEAN UP
10:00 - SNACK
10:15 - OUTDOOR PLAY
10:45- CIRCLE TIME
songs
science
social studies
11:00 - FREE PLAY
books
puzzles
11:30 - CLEAN UP
11:45 - WASH HANDS
12:00 - LUNCH
12:20 - GATHER BELONGINGS
12:30 - DISMISSAL
Morning classes begin at 9:00 am. We provide a mid-morning snack. Two-year-old classes conclude at 11:30 am. Three-year-old and Pre-Kindergarten classes conclude at 12:30 pm. following lunch. Children bring their lunch from home and we provide organic milk. All programs follow a traditional school year (Sept-May). Your child must be the age of the program by September 1st of that school year.
MSDE License #71228 Mont. Cty. PEI License #29679
2's
This loosely structured program gives children the freedom and opportunity to interact with their peers. Children explore their natural world through activities which stimulate their cognitive and emotional growth.
BRADLEY HILLS
Presbyterian Church Nursery School
CUB CLUB
Starting in October on Wednesdays & Thursdays
from 9:00am-10:30am
Spend the morning with Bradly Bear! This class is a wonderful opportunity for both caregivers and children to play with peers in a loving environment together.
Unstructured play
Story-time
Music
Creative Movement
Arts & Crafts