At Side By Side Community School, we have two early childhood classrooms for children that are 3 years old and 4 years old. Each class is on a full day, 9am to 3:30pm, schedule for the school year.
- Each class is taught by a CT certified early childhood teacher and a classroom assistant.
- There are 15 children in our 3s class.
- There are 18 children in our 4s class.
- Children remain with their assigned teachers for 2 full years as they move towards Kindergarten.
Lottery placement into age specific classrooms is open to children that are 3 or 4 years old before September 1st.
Parent involvement is a key component of our program. The level of involvement varies based on the needs of the class. Examples of parent involvement are as follows:
- regular classroom visitors /helpers
- chaperones/drivers for off-site field trips
- library/research helpers
- share talent and interests with class
Typical Day in PreK:
| 9:00 - 9:30 am |
Arrival - Settle in and engage in table top activities |
| 9:30 - 9:45 am |
Morning Meeting |
| 9:45 - 10:45 am |
Work time (include snack time) |
| 10:45 - 11:15 am |
Music/Art/Physical Education & Movement |
| 11:15 - 11:30 am |
Story Time |
| 11:30 - 12:15 pm |
Outdoor Play |
| 12:15 - 1:00 pm |
Lunch, clean up and use bathrooms |
| 1:00 - 2:30 pm |
Quiet Rest (varies depending on class need) |
| 2:30 - 3:00 pm |
Small Group Time |
| 3:00 - 3:15 pm |
Story Time/Closing Meeting |
| 3:15 - 3:30 pm |
Prepare for dismissal |