Learning Centers
Diverse Learning Environments
Curriculum
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Open Arms offers the freedom and opportunity to explore these specific learning centers, each specially crafted to provide the best learning environment for each child.
Dramatic Play
props, clothing and the imagination promote pretend and make believe.
Reading & Writing
developmentally appropriate books and writing materials in a quiet atmosphere will encourage literacy in even the youngest child.
Music
listening to music, playing instruments and singing creates an incredible envirnoment and supports and promotes cognitive development.
Art
access to materials and supplies stimulates curiosity and interest in creativity, fine motor skills and promotes positive self-esteem.
Math
exploring, manipulating, organizing and experiencing will assist in the development of mathematical relationships.
Science
investigation, exploration and curiosity combined with hands-on experiments to promote cognitive development
Blocks & Manipulatives
any type of blocks combined with additional objects increases fine motor and cognitive development.
Physical Play
indoor and outdoor equipment supports gross motor development
Sensory
providing the children the opportunity to use their senses through all learning centers.
Circle Time
promotes a sense of belonging, this time is used for Bible stories and discussion, finger plays, singing favorite songs, and sharing.
Extracurriculars
Open Arms has added a few different programs to our day-to-day routine to provide enrichment for the children. These activities are designed to stimulate mind and body, and sometimes both, in unique ways. The activities are designed to provide supplemental materials to expand on the weekly lessons.
Library
An In-house Library with over 2,500 books.
Books can be checked out to our teachers and families.
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Library Time is guided by Leadership Team member, Ms. Elizabeth, and is enjoyed by all of our classrooms. Based on a rotating schedule, each of our classrooms enjoys approximately 20 - 30 minutes of reading with Ms. Elizabeth, and sometimes including an age-appropriate activity. Our Library currently houses over 2,500 books, and a catalog of our books can be in the library, as well as online at LibraryThing.
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Our Teachers, as well as our families, are welcome to check out the books from our library. There is a check-out sheet posted on the Library, and we ask for our books to be returned within 2 weeks so that others will have an opportunity to enjoy them.
Music Time
Music Time is about growth and development through the magic of song and dance.