Classes
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
3-Year Old Preschool Classes
This 2-day/week program introduces children to alphabet sounds, formation and recognition. In addition, children are introduced to a variety of subjects and themes. This mixed-age class allows first-year preschool students to progress at a higher rate as they are taught by interaction with older children. Projects and games, and art-work are age-appropriate and reinforce concepts being taught.
Days and Times:
Tuesday and Thursday - 8:45am-11:30am
Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00am-11:45am
Tuesday and Thursday - 9:15am-12:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday - 12:15pm-3:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday - 12:30pm-3:15pm
4-Year Old Preschool Classes
This 3-4 day/week program teaches children phonics, as well as letter sounds, formation and recognition. Through our unique program developed by Miss Sam, graduating students are able to read short, age-appropriate books depending on individual skill level. In addition, children learn a variety of subjects and themes as well as numbers and early math skills. Projects, games, and art-work are age-appropriate and reinforce concepts being taught.
Days and Times:
4-Day Program
Monday through Thursday - 8:45am-11:30am
Monday through Thursday - 9:00am-11:45am
Monday through Thursday - 9:15am-12:00pm
Monday through Thursday - 12:15pm-3:00pm
Monday through Thursday - 12:30pm-3:15pm
3-Day Program
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 9:00am-11:45am
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 9:15am-12:00pm
Monday/Wednesday/Friday PM - Monday/Wednesday 12:15pm-3:00pm, Friday 8:45am-11:30am
Monday/Wednesday/Friday PM - Monday/Wednesday 12:30pm-3:15pm, Friday 8:45am-11:30am
Kindergarten Readiness Class
This 5-day/week class encompasses everything we teach throughout the week. Open only to entering Kindergartners, children are taught at a higher level in this class. This include a higher level of phonemic awareness and reading, through games, activities, and projects. In addition, this class gives children a more in-depth experience through activities such as painting outside like Monet, or collecting leaves and inspecting them under a microscope to examine variations in pigmentation.
Days and Times:
Monday through Friday - 8:45am-11:30am
Monday through Friday - 9:00am-11:45am
Monday through Friday - 9:15am-12:00pm
Monday through Friday PM - Monday-Thursday 12:15pm-3:00pm, Friday 8:45am-11:30am
Monday through Friday PM - Monday-Thursday 12:30pm-3:15pm, Friday 8:45am-11:30am
Fabulous Friday
This once/month class gives preschoolers the opportunity to rotate through several Shining Stars centers in one class period and is a favorite of most students.
Second Friday of every month 8:45am-11:30am