Preschool Program

3 -5 years

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Program Overview

Preschool classes are structured yet playful sessions designed to develop coordination, balance, rhythm and social skills. Children engage in Dance or Yoga, interactive games, and prop-based activities that encourage creativity, focus and physical confidence.

Class Length: 35 minutes | Frequency: Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or monthly.

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Class Structure

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Welcome Circle

  • Greetings, review of class expectations, and settling the children into the session.

  • Provides routine and structure to help children feel comfortable and ready to participate.

Warm-up & Stretching

  • Fun, dynamic stretches to prepare the body for activity.

  • Full-body stretches and engaging movements to promote flexibility, coordination and body awareness.

Movement

  • Dance Option:

    • Children follow simple sequences that teach rhythm, spatial awareness, and coordination

    • Props such as scarves, ribbons and soft instruments are used to explore motion and music.

    • Activities reinforce confidence, timing and motor skill development.

  • Yoga Option

    • Poses and flow designed to improve balance, focus, and flexibility.

    • Mindful movement exercises develop self-regulation and body awareness.

    • Activities are general, safe and age appropriate, integrated into play movement.

Games

  • Reinforce skills learned in movement

  • Encourages social interaction, cooperation and teamwork.

  • Examples, following sequences, partner mirroring, or simple group rhythm.

Cool Down

  • Gentle stretches, and calming activities to transition children back to focused, reflective state.

  • Supports emotional regulation and prepares children for the end of class.

Cleanup

  • Children participate in putting away props and tidying the space.

  • Builds responsibility and reinforces routine.

Goodbyes

  • Short closing song or reflection to end the session positively.

  • Reinforces group connection and consistency in class routine.

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Leanring Outcome

Gross and fine motor development through guided movement and games.

Coordination, balance, and rhythm via Dance or Yoga activities.

Social skills including cooperation, turn-taking and group participation.

Cognitive development through sequencing, following instructions, and remembering simple movement patterns.

Emotional regulation and focus through structured transitions and cool-down exercises.