Age 4

Children are born with the desire to learn. Here at Tinker Bell we encourage, motivate and nurture. We never underestimate the ability of what children can learn. We believe that the success of a child is built on consistency and complete care for a safe and nurturing environment. In Pre-K the children enjoy class time that is fun and engaging while learning activities are designed to promote Kindergarten readiness skills.

Language Development

Recognition of name
Recite and memorize poetry
Increase listening skills
Strengthen motor skills
Enhance vocabulary

Phonics

Form blends
Read simple words
Independent reading along with comprehension
Story Telling
Recognizing long and short vowels in a word
Alphabet recognition

Writing

Proper positioning of a pencil
Correct Manuscript formation
Understanding the structure of a sentence

Math

Counting 1-100
Recognition of shapes
Numbers largest to smallest
Understanding simple combinations

From Our Parents

My son started K-3 at Tinker Bell when the year was more than half over, but by the end of the school year I was already impressed with how much he learned in that short time. K-4 has proved to be even more impressive, he was writing his first name in the first month of school and his excitement to come home and tell me what he has learned was encouraging. By the middle of the school year he was working to sound out the words he read on signs as we travelled in the car. He is currently learning how to read and he has not yet started Kindergarten. I’m excited to watch him continue to grow and learn as he starts Kindergarten at Tinker Bell in the fall. He too is excited to start class with Ms. Marilyn.

The teachers and staff at Tinker Bell are all friendly and helpful. I can’t say enough about the teachers who have worked directly with my son. He looks forward to class everyday with Ms. Yvonne and I know that she is thoroughly invested in the success of my son as well as the other children in the class. She keeps me informed of where he needs extra help and highlights when he has shown improvement, while also providing appropriate praise when my son is successful. I’m glad I started my son at Tinker Bell when I did and plan to enroll my other son when he is old enough to attend.

Heather Dunlow