Classes
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
3-Year Old Preschool Class
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.
Tuesday and Thursday - AMc 8:45am-11:30am - NEW THIS YEAR!
Tuesday and Thursday - AMa 9:00am-11:45am - WAIT LIST
Tuesday and Thursday - AMb 9:15am-12:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday - PMa 12:15pm-3:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday - PMb 12:30pm-3:15pm
4-Year Old Preschool Class
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.
Monday through Thursday AMc - 8:45am-11:30am - NEW THIS YEAR!
Monday through Thursday AMa - 9:00am-11:45am - WAIT LIST
Monday through Thursday AMb - 9:15am-12:00pm - WAIT LIST
Monday through Thursday PMa - 12:15pm-3:00pm
Monday through Thursday PMb - 12:30pm-3:15pm
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday AMa - 9:00am-11:45am - WAIT LIST
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday AMb - 9:15am-12:00pm - WAIT LIST
Monday, Wednesday, Friday PMa - Monday/Wednesday 12:15pm-3:00pm, Friday 8:45am-11:30am
Monday, Wednesday, Friday PMb - Monday/Wednesday 12:30pm-3:15pm, Friday 8:45am-11:30am
Entering Kindergarten - Fun for Fours
This Friday class is a culmination of what has been taught throughout the week. Open only to entering Kindergartners, children are taught at a higher level in this class. 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.
Monday through Friday AMc - 8:45am-11:30am
Monday through Friday AMa - 9:00am-11:45am - WAIT LIST
Monday through Friday AMb - 9:15am-12:00pm - WAIT LIST
Monday through Friday PMa - Monday-Thursday 12:15pm-3:00pm, Friday 8:45am-11:30am
Monday through Thursday PMb - 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