Preschool
Wheeling Country Day School’s Reggio-inspired preschool invites three- and four-year-olds to lead their own learning through curiosity and play. In this joyful space, children discover the power of their voices, grow in mind and heart, and learn to care for their community – laying the foundation for lifelong learning and whole-child success.
Preschool Schedule
- Three Days/Five Days
Preschool Arrival & Dismissal
- Arrival 8:20-8:40
- Dismissal for Morning Only 12:30
- Dismissal for Extended Day 3:00
About Preschool
Preschool students enjoy a nurturing, caring, inviting classroom environment. Their experiences include activities to promote socialization skills and an introduction to school procedures and routines. The activities encourage developmental growth through play and present early literacy skills through various centers.
Wheeling Country Day School’s Reggio-inspired preschool program focuses on the child within the learner. It is an engaging centers-based curriculum that matches the way children develop and learn, meeting their personal learning needs in a hands-on and nurturing environment.
Children need time for fantasy and spontaneous play. Therefore, the classrooms invite pretending and storytelling, which provide the most fertile ground for language growth, both contextual and semantic.
In addition, the campus layout allows children to be active and to follow their natural sense of wonder. They play and learn in nature with found objects that inspire creativity.
Far from curriculum in a box, the program allows the teachers to take their cues from their students, and then actively guide and encourage their curiosity, intellectual strengths, and above-average skills.
Character development instruction highlighting respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship complements the academic offerings. Each teacher weaves this special program into the class’s regular curriculum.
We foster a love for music by creating a music corner in the classroom, where students can explore different instruments and create their own rhythms and melodies. They also learn about different genres of music and how it can evoke emotions.
Art is an integral part of our curriculum. We encourage creativity and self-expression by providing art materials and allowing students to create artwork inspired by music, literature, and their own imaginations. They learn about color mixing, explore different art techniques, and even contribute to collaborative art projects.
Outdoor play and physical activities are an important part of our program. We provide opportunities for students to engage in gross motor activities, play games, and explore the natural environment. We believe in the importance of exercise, fresh air, and the development of motor skills.
In addition to the traditional subject areas, students participate in fine arts, physical education and foreign language, classes. An emphasis on the fine arts has been a part of the school since its inception.
Preschool Teachers & Staff
Airry Schultz
Preschool
Claire Norman
Preschool & Playgroups Coordinator
Meredith Shah
Preschool & Elementary Spanish
