Parents' Morning Out

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Parent’s Morning out program is to provide parents in Trinity United Methodist Church and parents in the community with a safe, secure environment for their children. Playing with other children and the teachers will be the primary vehicle for helping children in their developmental tasks. Children will be involved in story time, music, movement, art, etc.

STRUCTURE
A team teaching approach is used in the classroom. This provides continuity and security for the young child. Parents are not required to volunteer their services as aides. Each child must be accompanied to and picked up from the classroom.

Children must be one year old by September 30 of the current year to be enrolled in the “Turtle” program. Turtles come one day a week. (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday)

Children must be two years old by September 30 of the current year to be enrolled in the “Rabbit” program. Rabbits have the option of coming to school one or two days a week.  (Tuesday, Thursday, or Monday, Wednesday, or Friday)

ACTIVITIES
Some of the activities through which learning takes place are:
Stories- read aloud by the teachers
Music- songs, rhythms, instruments, body movements
Art- age appropriate crafts with teacher help
Play through active participation and interaction
Riding and climbing on developmentally appropriate equipment in playroom/ playground.
Snack time- provided by the school each morning

SCHEDULE
1-day “Turtle” program:  Monday, or Wednesday, or Friday
2-day “Rabbit” program: Tuesday, Thursday, or a 2 day maximum combination of Monday, Wednesday, Friday