Lower School

Welcome to Preschool

About Our Preschool Program

A play-based, hands-on approach to learning that fosters social and physical development through experimentation and exploration. Our preschool program will provide a foundation that will support a smooth and confident transition to Kindergarten, as well as allow students to get acclimated to the school day and environment.

Core Academics

  • Letters
  • Name Writing
  • Numbers
  • Shapes
  • Sharing, independence, emotions
  • Basic science lessons – life cycles, senses, weather, etc. 

Typical Daily Schedule

9:00-9:20         Morning work, independent coloring

9:20-9:40         Circle time – greeting, question of the day, calendar

9:40-10:00       Recess

10:05-10:20     Snack

10:25-10:50     Focus Board – letter, number, color of the week. Group lesson/review and worksheets

10:50-11:35     Free Play 

11:45-12:15     Lunch in the cafeteria (with Kindergarten) 

12:20-1:00       Quiet Time – students listen to a book, then listen to soft music with a fidget or a book

1:00-1:10         Movement Break

1:10-1:45         Centers, Science, Group activity or craft

1:45-2:30         Free Play

2:35-2:45         Pack up, tidy classroom 

2:45-3:10         Recess

3:15-3:30        Carpet game or activity on the carpet before dismissal 

Program Options

  • Full Day: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Half Day AM: 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
  • Half Day PM: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Meet

Our Teacher

Welcome to Riverwood Academy!

Formerly MicroSociety Academy Charter School (MACS)

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