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Little Sprouts Preschool Program

Little Sprouts Preschool Program at Pineland Farms is a fun, educational program designed to nurture inquiry about the world around us and promote self-confidence. Our forest, fields and farmyards offer a perfect setting to explore and learn. Through stories, games, crafts and outdoor activities, we strive to create a positive, fulfilling experience.

Who: 
Children ages 3-5. Parent accompaniment is optional
Where: 
All classes meet at the Pineland Farms Education Center
When:  Tuesdays: 10am–12pm (4-5 year-olds) OR
Wednesdays: 10am–11:30am (3-year-olds)
Thursday: (4-5 year-olds; This Lab is the continuation of the Tuesday’s class and runs from 10:00-12:00)
Cost:  $36 per child per session (unless otherwise noted); a session is 4 weeks

Registration is necessary. Last updated Dec. 10, 2007

Daily Schedule

Introductions, opening activity
Indoor activity/Story
Snack
Craft
Hike/Outdoor activity
Closing activity/Sharing circle
Child pick-up

Supply List

Snack
Water bottle
Change of clothes
Sunscreen
Clothing appropriate to weather conditions (i.e. rain coat, boots, hat, etc.)
Smock (old shirt or cover-up that can be used during messy crafts)
 

Little Sprouts Preschool Winter-Spring 2008

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $36.00*
*Note: All Sessions are now 4 weeks

Session I: Ends of the Earth
1/8 & 1/9 - Arctic Life
1/15 & 1/16 – Northern Lights
1/22 & 1/23 - Antarctic Life
1/29 & 1/30 - Middle Earth the Equator

Session II: Earth's Animal Shifts*
2/5 & 2/6 - Dawn and Dusk
2/12 & 2/13 - Nocturnal
No class on 2/21 or 2/22
2/26 & 2/27 - Diurnal
*This session is $27.00

Session III: Time Marches On
3/4 & 3/5 - Hunters and Gatherers
3/11 & 3/12 - Walk like an Egyptian
3/18 & 3/19 - Native Americans
3/25 & 3/26 - Proud Pioneers

Session IV: Marvelous Maine
4/1 & 4/2 - Awesome Agriculture
4/8 & 4/9 - Rocky Coast
4/15 & 4/16 - Amazing Authors
4/22 & 4/23 - Celebrating our State

Labs for 4 & 5 year-olds will be offered on Thursdays for a more in-depth and hands on learning of the Tuesday topic.
Cost: $9.00
Lab Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
For more information, please contact Marlene Scheuchzer by email or by telephone. 207-926-3913 ext 104