Early Care Preschool and Kindergarten Environment

Home : Early Care and Education Programs : Preschool and Kindergarten Programs : Preschool and Kindergarten Environment : Photos : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Preschool and Kindergarten Environment

view larger image (44K)

view larger image (40K)

The Preschool space offers interest centers for children ages 3-5 where children can explore, discover and create. The Preschool and the Kindergarten include motor rooms similar to the picture below. The motor rooms are used for group times, active play during inclement weather, as an interest center extension and as a nap room in mid afternoon.

view larger image (34K)

view larger image (45K)

The Kindergarten space is designed for active exploration of interest centers and teacher facilitated small group activities for children ages 4-6.

view larger image (39K)

view larger image (52K)

The outdoor play space allows for children to practice their large motor skills in a natural setting as well as develop dramatic play themes. The Preschool and Kindergarten share this large play yard pictured below.

This play sculpture is a unique addition to our Preschool and Kindergarten play yard. The children helped create the tiles! Click here to learn more about the story.

view larger image (47K)

view larger image (51K)

TOP

General Information | Early Care and Education Program
Teacher Education Program | Research | Resources in Child Development
Home

UConn Homepage | School of Family Studies