Classroom Schedule
Toddler Schedule
Pre-K 2 Schedule - Yellow House
Pre-K 3 Schedule - Brown House Front
Pre-K 4 Schedule - Brown House Back
Pre-K 5 & Kindergarten Schedule - Upstairs
Art in the classroom
Our art is influenced by Reggio Emilia which follows the interests of the children
Children explore and then express their individual learning in artistic ways
Children create 3-D structures working with different materials like wood, cardboard, tin foil and recycled items.
Art related to the curriculum theme and cultural events are often expressed through painting, drawing, and collage materials.
Children also work on at least one collaborative art project each month. Some of these projects have included sewing art, paper machée, quilts, and cardboard vehicles.
Children enjoy using the natural items they find on the playground like acorns, sticks, and leaves to create with.
We Use Creative Curriculum®
It’s research based
It takes into account the needs of every type of learner.
It uses themes to addresses social-emotional, language, cognitive, literacy and math
It’s hands on
It’s based on 38 objectives for development and learning, which are fully aligned with NJ Early Learning Standards
It ensures high quality, age-appropriate lessons and environment
It offers assessment tools
It provides guidance for building meaningful partnerships with families
TODDLER PROGRAM 1 - 2½ YEARS OLD
The focus of our Toddler Program is fulfilling the very young child’s need of being nurtured and cared for by loving adults.
Nature & Art & Play
Toddlers love to play. So our teachers scaffold their learning as they play in centers and outside in nature. Art is a big part of their day which they love and helps build their find motor skills.
Toilet Training
Teamwork is the key to mastery during this very important phase in your child’s development. Parents and teachers together decide on a developmentally right time, after signs of readiness have been observed.
All teachers have been trained to Prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
YOUNG CHILD PROGRAM 2½ - 3½ AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM 3½- 5 YEARS OLD
Learning Centers
This age love to investigate and explore in our learning centers. They can sit longer for circle time and engage more verbally. Our small group lessons start including more fundamentals of math and literacy, but through hands on activities.
Nature and Art
Our students get more than 1 hour of outdoor play each day. They love to run around the large playground in the fresh air surrounded by the beauty of nature. The nature they find often gets used in their artwork. Our art teachers in each classroom ensure that children get a lot of time exploring art materials.
Kindergarten
Jin-A Kindergarten is a registered non-public school program and meets the 180 days requirement of the State Department of Education.
Our phonics, math and language arts lessons result in students being fully prepared academically for 1st grade.
We provide supplemental weekly Spanish, Science, Music and Library classes.
Full programs of academic subjects as well as creative areas are provided through several research based curricula.
Jin-A
1 hour of free play in centers is scheduled daily
1 hour of outdoor play in the fresh air surrounded by nature is scheduled daily
Kindergartners are the oldest in the school and learn some leadership and support skills
Our large playground builds strong gross motor skills during free play and PE
Small class size is allow for individualized instruction
Parent are encouraged to get involved in the class by reading to the class, sharing about their culture or skills, and joining in festivals and special events
We accept children who don’t meet the cut off but are Kindergarten ready
Public School
1 hour of free play in centers is not a requirement in NJ
Half hour of outdoor play is scheduled daily
Kindergartners are the youngest in the school
Playgrounds are often small or in the parking lot
Often has 15+ children in one class.
Parents have little opportunity to get involved in their child’s classroom
Children are required to be 5 by October 1st
Summer Program
We continue the learning throughout the summer. Our enrollment includes alumni children going into 2nd grade. We open the pool for children 3 years old and potty trained. The younger children enjoy water play every day, weather permitting. Every Friday is Fabulous Friday because the whole school comes out to the playground for crafts and games. It feels festive and the children get extra time outside.
Additional Programs
In addition to the variety of activities that children are exposed to in the classroom, parents can choose to participate in any and all additional activities. Activities vary from year to year and depend on the interests of the parents. In the past we have offered hip hop, art, soccer, yoga, and the Fun Bus.
*Note: These classes require an additional fee
