Exclusive Learning Programs

Little Artists 

The children explore various artists including Degas, Picasso, Van Gogh, Matisse, and many more.  They view famous pieces of work and identify colors, shapes, objects as well as many other aspects of the paintings.  Social Studies is also taught through art.  The children are taught the history of the artists and using maps they can locate the many places the artists have visited.  The children are also invited to paint their interpretation of the artist’s work.

Kinder-Spanish                

The students are exposed to Spanish throughout their day.  During Circle Time they are taught the days, months, weather, shapes, and colors in English and Spanish.  They are also encouraged to participate in counting and reciting the alphabet in both English and Spanish.  These activities are presented in fun and very motivational ways using songs, poems, and play to aid the children in learning.

Healthy Kids                                                    

Our center is focused on helping our children grow up healthy and fit.  We provide two healthy snacks each day.  In addition fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grain products are served each day as part of the lunch we prepare.

Fit Kids        

The children are encouraged to move around at various points of the day.  Music, dancing, and outside play are part of our daily routine.  The children are invited to play in our playground and use age appropriate bikes, scooters, and various other kinds of playground equipment.

Early Childhood Curriculum

At Rising Star Learning Center we follow the Pennsylvania guidelines for early childhood education.

 

Infants( 6 weeks – 1 year)

At Rising Star Learning Center we believe in forming a loving and trusting bond between infants and teachers.  In addition to caring for the infants’ physical and emotional needs, the teachers help and guide the babies in meeting developmental milestones.  The infant room is full of books, and age appropriate toys as well as mats where the infants feel safe to move around and explore.  The infants are read to at various times during the day.  They are also sung to and spoken to gently.  Since physical contact is very important at this age, babies are held and rocked frequently.

Toddlers(13-24 months)

Toddlers are provided a loving and trusting environment.  Their room is full of age appropriate books and toys.  They are encouraged to explore and ask questions.  The toddler curriculum includes a theme of the week, a letter and number focus, and a sign.  The toddlers participate in a circle time which incorporates a lesson of the day. They also create each day either through painting, gluing, or sculpting.  Songs and poems are also introduced and sent home to sing with parents and siblings. Fine motor and gross motor activities are part of daily routine to aid in muscle development.

Preschool(3-4 year olds)

Rising Star Learning Center is dedicated to the development of successful children socially, emotionally, and academically.  The Preschool program is designed to stimulate and motivate the students.  There is a theme of the week and a letter/number focus.  Circle Time consists of calendar activities, shapes, colors, songs, sight word recognition, and “Hoppy Helpers.”  In addition a famous artist is taught each week.  During circle time a lesson of the day is taught.  After circle time the children are sent to a variety of stations including toy, games, art, book, and housekeeping.  At this time the teacher works with small groups of children to reinforce skills.  Some of the lessons include name practice, letter and number practice, and reading.  Science experiments and Social Studies are also part of weekly plans. Our goal is to motivate the children and prepare them for successful school years.

School Age(5-9 year olds)

Rising Star Learning Center has a fun and exciting school age program.

Before School - Children have the opportunity to participate in small group activities such as building blocks, reading books, playing games, arts and crafts activities and reviewing material for school.

After School - When the children return to Rising Star Learning Center they are offered a snack.  They are guided to the homework table where they can complete their work with a teacher’s guidance.

Weather permitting the children are brought outside where they can ride bikes, scooters, play with chalk or just run around and have fun.  Indoor activities include many options.  Puzzles, games, arts and crafts, and even create skits, dance moves, and various other activities.  They are encouraged to invite peers to “join in” and feel part of a team.  Teamwork is promoted along with ways to encourage each other and build self-esteem.

 

Summer Camp (5-9 years)

Summer camp is provided for children two through nine years old.  Each day the children learn sports, participate in water play, and complete arts and crafts.  In addition, an “academic hour” is included where the children are provided with material to reinforce skills learned throughout the school year.  A reading program is implemented and the children are given prizes for reading a certain amount of time. Field trips to the pool, bowling alley, library, Rita’s Ices, and more are also included.  The children have fun and learn in a comfortable safe environment.