Little Halos Curriculum

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At the center of the Little Halos preschool/prekindergarten curriculum is theme-study within the context of play. Theme-study encourages in-depth learning through hands-on experiences emerging from children's interest in particular concepts and/or curiosity about certain phenomena. This thematic learning is integrated into all aspects of the day be it arts and crafts or play time. We carefully and intentionally expand children's knowledge through drama, creative movements, stories, poetry, painting, writing, and play. No two children are the same and we believe that no two educational experiences should be the same; to this end we give each child the opportunity to learn in many different ways.

Children are encouraged to participate in the following:

  • Time to play alone or with friends
  • Story time - listening and discovery
  • Art - developing a sense of beauty, harmony and creativity
  • Make believe - self expression and imagination
  • Nature/city walks - understanding the world around us
  • Learning centers - opportunity to work in small groups with hands-on material
  • Circle time - social interaction through talking, sharing, singing and games
  • Developing a peaceable classroom where the three R's of responsibility, respect and risk-taking are encouraged through discussion and role modeling
Sample Daily Schedule
8:30 STUDENTS ARRIVE
  The Teacher welcomes and receives the students. Planned play stations are available to allow for a smooth parent-child "good-bye"
9:00 MORNING PRAYER
  The teacher will lead a morning prayer in front of the icons and portable altar. The children learn to make their cross and to recite prayers with the teacher.
9:15 MORNING FREE PLAY
  Social Skills, manners, friendship and being part of a community are embedded during this time.
10:15 SNACK AND CLEAN-UP
10:30 OUTSIDE TIME/GROSS MOTOR TIME
11:15 GROUP TIME
  Students are engages in small group thematic learning. Activities may include cooking, arts & crafts, water/sand play, etc.
11:45 READ ALOUD
12:00 DISMISSAL/PRAYER/DEPARTUER

Contact Information:
Kaiti Galanopoulos

Saint Athanasius the Great
Four Appleton Street
Arlington, MA 02476

Phone:
(781)646-1322 
(781)354-9232