Small Fries Preschool | Tot Enrichment

PRESCHOOL

FALL 2022 & SPRING 2023 SMALL FRIES PRESCHOOL

Small Fries Preschool earned a Level 5 rating with the Colorado Shines Program, a quality rating and improvement system that monitors and supports early learning programs. Its primary functions are to help participating programs improve their quality through assessment, training and tools, and to connect Colorado families with quality child care.

A quality-rated, state-licensed preschool program for your 3 to 5 year old that includes a balance of play-based, child-directed discovery and teacher-led small group activities. Kindergarten-readiness is ensured through the encouragement of self-regulation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Small Fries Preschool program follows the Colorado Early Learning & Developmental Guidelines to build curriculum in the following content areas: • Social/Emotional Development • Cognitive Development • Language & Early Literacy • Fine & Gross Motor Skills • Creative Arts & Expression • Physical Health & Development • Logic & Reasoning • Approaches to Learning

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2022 & SPRING 2023 BEGAN 2/8/22.

SPACES ARE LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE. Visit lovgov.org/smallfries to download a registration form and submit it in person at the Chilson Center. Open spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Call 970.962.2487 for more information, to schedule a tour or to inquire about full-tuition scholarship opportunities.

• Parent orientation meetings are held in August. • Registration is for the full school year (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023) • Full-tuition scholarships are available for the fall & spring

sessions. For information on scholarship qualifications and applications, please call Kelly Rathbun at 970.962.2487.

FALL 2022 *No classes 10/14, 10/19, 10/21, 11/21–25

Pre-K Age: 4–5

M-W 9/6-12/14* 9:00-11:30A $720 M-W 9/6-12/14* 12:30-3:00P $720

Preschool Age: 3–4

Th,F 9/8-12/16* 9:00-11:30A $468 Th,F 9/8-12/16* 12:30-3:00P $468

SPRING 2023

*"No class" dates will be sent to enrolled families in Dec for the Spring 2023 semester

Pre-K Age: 4–5

M-W 1/9-5/17* 9:00-11:30A $720 M-W 1/9-5/17* 12:30-3:00P $720

Preschool Age: 3–4

Th,F 1/5-5/19* 9:00-11:30A $468 Th,F 1/5-5/19* 12:30-3:00P $468

FEEL THE BEAT!

Key Magia Music

Encourage the development of your child’s musical skills with a curriculum that captures children’s imagination and builds connections between music, movement and early learning. Classes are designed to teach foundational music skills and also promote increased attention span, impulse control and language skills. Full adult participation is needed to interact with and assist each child. Location: Oak Rm

Musical Toddlers

Join in with other children and caregivers as we play and explore music and movement together! Musical activities build music competency in your child as their language, motor skills and social skills grow. Includes singing, dancing, finger plays, scarf games, rhythm & tonal pattern games and instrument play. An adult caregiver is required to attend.

Age: 1.5–3.5 *No class 11/24

Th 9/8-10/13 9:00-9:40A $41 460722-1 Th 9/8-10/13 10:00-10:40A $41 460722-2 Th 9/8-10/13 11:00-11:40A $41 460722-3 Th 10/27-12/15* 9:00-9:40A $47 460722-4 Th 10/27-12/15* 10:00-10:40A $47 460722-5 Th 10/27-12/15* 10:00-10:40A $47 460722-6

Musical Child

Music for the growing preschooler! Music activities nurture their growing language skills, self-expression and attention span. Classes include singing, instrument play, scarf games, movement activities, circle games and rhythmic & tonal patterns. We will work on keeping a steady beat and learning music language for the rhythmic and tonal patterns, the foundation of music education! An adult caregiver is required to attend.

Age: 3–5 *No class 11/24

Th 9/8-10/13 1:00-1:40P $41 460732-1 Th 10/27-12/15* 1:00-1:40P $47 460732-2

Music Makers

Cultivate your child's musical development through the next step in their musical foundation. Children will participate in simple ensembles as well as singing and movement activities. Experimenting with vocal sounds and drawing these sounds on paper will lead to creating simple compositions. They will also have an opportunity to lead the class in their own musical creations. No accompanying adult necessary.

Age: 4.5–6 *No class 11/24

Th 9/8-10/13 2:00-2:40P $41 460742-1 Th 10/27-12/15* 2:00-2:40P $47 460742-2

SKYHAWKS SPORTS

SuperTots Sports | Age: 2–5

Classes develop motor skills, promote physical fitness and instill a love for sports in your budding athlete. See page 25 for fall soccer and football camps. Info|Registration: supertotsports.com/colorado

Skyhawks Sports Camps | Age: 5–14 Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life. See page 25 for fall golf and basketball camps. Info|Registration: skyhawks.com/colorado

EARLY LEARNERS

Early Learners Preschool Prep Series

Children get the hands-on experience they need to start school with excitement. These targeted prep classes focus on the social-emotional AND academic skills they need to take their love of learning to the next level. One adult per child is welcome to stay but is encouraged to initiate the drop-off process. Children are not required to be fully toilet-trained; however, caregivers must remain onsite as restrooms are outside the classroom. Location: Oak Rm

Age: 2.5–3.5 Kings, Queens & Castles

Children will travel to faraway lands and magic places through hands-on activities focusing on art, science & math. T 10/4-10/25 9:30-10:30A $32 455302-1

Cookies & Kindness

Children will enjoy making creative cookies with Play-Doh and process art, while spreading kindness through the classroom with simple, social-emotional activities.

*No class 11/22

T 11/1-11/29* 9:30-10:30A $32 455312-1

CREATE SOMETHING NEW

Preschool Story Time Art: A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

Read about a little girl who is so worried about impressing others, that she breaks out in A Bad Case of Stripes. Kids will choose an animal figurine and paint it with a rainbow of stripes! All supplies included. Completed projects are kiln-fired onsite and ready for pick-up one week after class dates. Location: Artisan You! Studio, 405 E. Seventh St.

Age: 2–5

T 9/13 10:00-11:00A $15 460102-1 T 9/13 1:00-2:00P $15 460102-2

You & Me Clay Series Min/Max:4/4

Work with your child to complete a unique project and create fun memories! Learn hand-building techniques such as roll, slab, pinch and coil. All projects will be completed stoneware to take home and enjoy. All supplies included. A parent or guardian is required to attend and participate. Instructor: Shanel Cass-Caskey Location: Chilson Pottery Studio

Age: 2.5–5 (9:00–10:30A) Age: 6–12 (11:00A–12:30P) Toad Houses

Sa 9/17-9/24 9:00-10:30A $32 463043-1 Sa 9/17-9/24 11:00A-12:30P $32 463043-2

Haunted Houses

Sa 10/15-10/22 9:00-10:30A $32 463043-3 Sa 10/15-10/22 11:00A-12:30P $32 463043-4

Christmas Decorations

Sa 12/3-12/17 9:00-10:30A $32 463043-5 Sa 12/3-12/17 11:00A-12:30P $32 463043-6