Triangles Staff

Teresa Quillen

I’ve worked at the child care center since 1995. My tenure began in a subbing capacity and very quickly moved into a full time teaching position with preschool aged children. I love the kids and what I do. It is a pleasure to come to work every day. A few things I value about our school are the diversity and center city location, which makes museums and theaters accessible by foot. It is important to have the warmth and community of friends whether you are staff, parent or child. I plan to cherish all the wonderful experiences and memories when I retire from FCCC.

BJay Harkins

I have worked at Friends Child Care since 1997. I currently work in the Triangle Classroom but also enjoy running our Summer Camp program. I have experience with all age groups. My experience working here at FCCC has taught me to appreciate how children grow and develop and has expanded my knowledge in these areas. Working here keeps me young at heart.

 

 

 

 

             

 

Triangle Goals

Having the students:

  • Be able to solve problems on their own.
  • Be able to recognize letters, and read simple words.
  • Be able to write letters and words to the best of their ability.
  • Be able to calculate math problems using pictures and manipulatives.

Preschool Daily Schedule

7:30-9:30 Arrival, Breakfast, Free Play

  • Blocks
  • Sensory
  • Art
  • Pre-Math
  • Language Arts
  • Science
  • Fine and Gross Motor
  • Pre-Reading
  • Science
  • Art
  • Dramatic Play
  • Manipulatives
  • Sensory

9:00-9:45 Toileting

9:45-10:00 Clean-Up

10:00-10:45 Circle Time/Snack

10:45-12:00 Structured Activities/Outside Time

(Vertical Grouping) Seven different activities that children can rotate through

  • Sensory
  • Art
  • Pre-Math
  • Language Arts
  • Science
  • Fine and Gross Motor
  • Pre-Reading

12:00-1:00 Hand washing/Lunch/Toileting

1:00-3:00 Nap Time (Non-napping children will do quiet activities)

3:00-3:30 Clean Up/Self Help Skills (getting dressed, toileting, putting away nap items)

3:30-4:00 Finishing Morning Activities (letter and number concepts)

4:00-4:15 PM Snack

4:15-6:00 PM Free Play/Outdoor Play/Departures

  • Blocks
  • Sensory
  • Art
  • Pre-Math
  • Language Arts
  • Science
  • Fine and Gross Motor
  • Pre-Reading
  • Science
  • Art
  • Dramatic Play
  • Manipulatives
  • Sensory

Art

Drawing pictures of Friends

Smiley Face Necklaces

Salt Dough Handprints

Drawing how you feel

Family Portraits

Body Tracing

Drawing your face using a mirror

Creating a family collage

Making paper bag puppets

Tracing arm and hand to create a fall tree

Create “My” mirror using craft sticks and tin foil

Painting a tree trunk

Science/Cooking

Making play dough

Creating bio-putty

Making Jell-O

Making trail mix

Mixing colors in tubes

Mixing oil and water

Flour and salt finger paint

Making a salad

Measuring how tall I am

Making Macaroni and cheese

How much do I weigh?

 

Language

Create a feelings chart

Names of body parts

What color eyes and hair do you have?

Who is in your family?

Name recognition

What is your favorite food?

All About Me… chart (What you like about yourself)

Discuss something you like

Discuss what makes us the same and different

Where is your favorite place to travel?

Math

Counting the number of children in the classroom

Work on Number Puzzles

Grouping children by color of clothing

Graph of eye and hair color

Measuring the height of children

Graphing shoe size

Counting and sorting leaves from outside

Counting body parts

Measuring ingredients for numerous recipes

How many members are in your family?

Weighing yourself on a scale

 

Movement

Play Simon Says

Stretching your body

Dancing to music (Freeze dance, Limbo)

Outdoor bike races

Exercises

Running races

Playing catch

Play “Follow the leader”

Practice hopping, skipping, and jumping

Play “Red Light, Green Light”

Show and Tell is every Tuesday and Wednesday. Each week the theme will vary.

Show and Tell is every Tuesday and Wednesday. Each week the theme will vary.

Pictures of the children will be taken throughout the week, and will be included in the daily communication emails.

 

Triangles Welcome Letter

Welcome to the Triangles

September Lesson Plans 2019

Contact Info:

Email: triangles@friendschildcare.org