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CURRICULUM
Village Green curriculum follows the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young
Children) guidelines and the Connecticut State Benchmarks. Our curriculum is designed to foster
all areas of a child’s development including:
• Social/Emotional
• Physical
• Cognitive
• Language
Themes encompass:
• Community Awareness
• Multicultural
• Children’s book authors
• Nature/Seasons
• Shapes/Colors
• Nursery Rhymes
• Health and Safety
DAILY ACTIVITIES
The program provides a balance of unstructured and structured, active and quiet times:
Choice Time: Learning Centers are set up around the room for children to explore.
Large Group Activities: A time to discuss the daily theme, sing songs, read books, etc.
Small Group Activity: One teacher works with a small group of children, focusing on a specific skill.
This may involve art, science, games, or movement activities that incorporate the skill.
Snack: Parents provide a healthy snack for the class on a rotating schedule.
Outdoor Time: VGNS has an outside play area located behind the school to develop gross motor
skills.
LENDING LIBRARY
The Therese MacCallum Lending Library contains a large collection of books for children to choose
from. Children visit the library once a week to borrow a book and are assisted by parent volunteers.
The library also offers a parent section that includes parenting books, picture books for parents to
read to children dealing with such issues as moving, new sibling and death. We also have science,
math, music and literacy kits for parents to explore with their children.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
Village Green is a family oriented school. We offer a program that invites the whole family to
become involved.
• Open door policy that encourages parents to visit the classroom
• Volunteer for special classroom activities
• Field trip chaperones
• Share a talent or cultural information
• Parent/Teacher conferences
• Workshops
• Lending Library for parenting materials
• Parents on our Board of Directors
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
in various formats to show parents how stories are presented in the classroom. Families
also sing along to our favorite preschool songs.
followed by holiday treats.
games and an ice cream!
to a video of the children, songs, and a snack prepared by the children.
decorations. It is a favorite event and a great way to end the school year.
program. This is a big family event on the last day of school.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Children visit their “Grandfriends” at the Lincoln Lewis Elderly Housing complex.
Through out the year we visit our Grandfriends for fun activities such as holiday parties,
reading, art activities, and games.
Participate in food and clothing collections for Southington Community Services.
Contribute to various charities.
Books for Babes, the Mill Foundation and Autism Speaks.
Members of the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington.
Members of the Early Childhood Professional Educators Consortium.
Village Green curriculum follows the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young
Children) guidelines and the Connecticut State Benchmarks. Our curriculum is designed to foster
all areas of a child’s development including:
• Social/Emotional
• Physical
• Cognitive
• Language
Themes encompass:
• Community Awareness
• Multicultural
• Children’s book authors
• Nature/Seasons
• Shapes/Colors
• Nursery Rhymes
• Health and Safety
DAILY ACTIVITIES
The program provides a balance of unstructured and structured, active and quiet times:
Choice Time: Learning Centers are set up around the room for children to explore.
Large Group Activities: A time to discuss the daily theme, sing songs, read books, etc.
Small Group Activity: One teacher works with a small group of children, focusing on a specific skill.
This may involve art, science, games, or movement activities that incorporate the skill.
Snack: Parents provide a healthy snack for the class on a rotating schedule.
Outdoor Time: VGNS has an outside play area located behind the school to develop gross motor
skills.
LENDING LIBRARY
The Therese MacCallum Lending Library contains a large collection of books for children to choose
from. Children visit the library once a week to borrow a book and are assisted by parent volunteers.
The library also offers a parent section that includes parenting books, picture books for parents to
read to children dealing with such issues as moving, new sibling and death. We also have science,
math, music and literacy kits for parents to explore with their children.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
Village Green is a family oriented school. We offer a program that invites the whole family to
become involved.
• Open door policy that encourages parents to visit the classroom
• Volunteer for special classroom activities
• Field trip chaperones
• Share a talent or cultural information
• Parent/Teacher conferences
• Workshops
• Lending Library for parenting materials
• Parents on our Board of Directors
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
- Bedtime Story Time
in various formats to show parents how stories are presented in the classroom. Families
also sing along to our favorite preschool songs.
- Holiday Sing-Along
followed by holiday treats.
- Dessert for Dad
games and an ice cream!
- Mother’s Day Tea
to a video of the children, songs, and a snack prepared by the children.
- Annual Dance
decorations. It is a favorite event and a great way to end the school year.
- Graduation
program. This is a big family event on the last day of school.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Children visit their “Grandfriends” at the Lincoln Lewis Elderly Housing complex.
Through out the year we visit our Grandfriends for fun activities such as holiday parties,
reading, art activities, and games.
Participate in food and clothing collections for Southington Community Services.
Contribute to various charities.
Books for Babes, the Mill Foundation and Autism Speaks.
Members of the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington.
Members of the Early Childhood Professional Educators Consortium.