MSNV | Preprimary

The Preprimary Program

The Preprimary environment is a community of toddlers who are developing their independence, language, movement, and social and emotional skills through peer interactions. The physical and emotional environment as well as the routines and schedules of the day are carefully prepared so that every moment of the toddler's day is an opportunity to grow in all areas. Transitions from one part of the day to the next often extend 30 minutes allowing the children the time and space needed to work on the task at hand. Whether it is putting away their belongings at the begging of the morning, using the toilet multiple times throughout the day, working alongside each other, preparing for snack, cleaning up from lunch, or spending time outside, each moment is filled with enriching language, opportunities for independence and the freedom for children to interact with each other with the encouragement and support of the teachers.

The Curriculum

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Practical Life
Students cover the following areas:

Care of the Indoor & Outdoor Environments
Examples of topics/lessons include:
- Washing a Table
- Dusting
- Care of Pets
- Raking Leaves
- Watering Plants
Care of Self
Examples of topics/lessons include:
- Toilet Learning
- Putting Shoes On/Off
- Taking On/Off a Coat
- Brushing Hair
- Hand Washing at the Sink
Movement of Objects
Examples of topics/lessons include:
- Sitting on a Chair
- Carrying a Tray
- Carrying a Bench
- Carrying a Rug
- Rolling & Unrolling a Work Rug
Food Preparation & Serving
Examples of topics/lessons include:
- Pouring a Glass of Water
- Setting the Table
- Baking & Cooking
- Slicing/Cutting
- Serving Others
Language
Examples of topics/lessons include:
- Verbal Self-Expression
- Naming
- Looking at a Book Independently
- Conversation games
- Nomenclature Cards
Movement
Students cover the following areas:

Fine Motor Skills
Examples of topics/lessons include:
- Sewing
- Use of Scissors
- Open and Close Containers
- Lacing
- Sorting Objects
Gross Motor Skills
Examples of topics/lessons include:
- Balance Beam
- Tossing Ball
- Jumping With Two Feet
- Climbing
- Pull/Push Heavy Items
Art & Music
Students cover the following areas:

Art
Examples of topics/lessons include:
- Scribbling
- Chalking
- Painting
- Clay
- Simple Scissors
Music
Examples of topics/lessons include:
- Instruments
- Rhythm Sticks
- Songs with Actions
- Dance: Free Movement with Rhythm
- Music Box
Visitors & Community Service

Preprimary classrooms have parent volunteers on occasions to support the children in a cooking project, craft activity or community service project of preparing treats for animals in a local shelter.
Social & Emotional Development
Examples of development areas include:
- Working independently in classroom
- Learning to communicate effectively
- Taking responsibility for actions
- Asking for help when needed
- Respects one another's work space

Preprimary At a Glance

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Location

Valleybrook Campus, 3433 Rose Lane, Falls Church, VA 22042
Age

Preprimary students are two years old.
Tuition

Half Day: $17,590 (SY25-26)
Full Day: $24,000 (SY25-26)
Time:

Half-Day Preprimary: 8:10 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
Full-Day Preprimary: 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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