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
September Lesson Plans 2019
October Lesson Plans 2019
- Triangles Lesson Plan 10-7-19
- Triangles Lesson Plan 10-14-19
- Triangles Lesson Plan 10-21-19
- Triangles Lesson Plan 10-28-19
November Lesson Plans
December Lesson Plans
January Lesson Plans