The following activities are just a sample of what the Sonshine Patch has to offer to your family. Our curriculum aims to be well-balanced and allow for the children to explore, learn and develop as much as possible while they are with us.
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Motor Skills
We provide opportunities for the children to develop their fine and large motor skills through hands-on activities. Fine motor skill activities focus on the ability to utilize their “pincher” grip and paper tearing motions. These exercises help develop their ability …
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Creative Arts
We encourage each child’s creativity by building it into our curriculum. Encouraging the arts helps them to step out of their comfort zone and enjoy new experiences. We explore different genres of music during class. The use of musical instruments …
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Loveable Letters
An integral part of the Getting Ready for Kindergarten class is the unique “Lovable Letter Puppets.” Each letter of the alphabet has a huggable, furry puppet with a special feature that reinforces the sound of the letter. Each of the …
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Sensory Tables
Our sensory table activities are an extension of developing each child’s fine motor skills. Children are encouraged to explore different tables with hands-on activities. The activity might involve popcorn or rice, snow or water, dirt or sand, or any number …
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Special Activities
From time to time, the preschool schedules special activities. Some of these occur during school hours such as a field trip or special presentation. We’ve had guests such as the dentist, firefighters, K-9 unit, yoga instructor and more. Other special …