Preschool
2s Class
Age Ranges: 2 – 3
Preschool:
Tuesday, Thursday
8:45 a.m. – Noon
Preschool & Day School:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The 2-year-old program offers a fun and supportive introduction to school, where children acclimate to the large group dynamic and the routines and procedures of the classroom. With roughly 22 children in the 2s class and four teachers working directly with them, essential relationships are formed with the teachers. A strong emphasis is placed on language development and socialization in this preschool year. Learning is enriched through various art experiences, cooking, music, dramatic play and games within an environment where children feel safe and secure. Age 2 by September 1.
Class Highlights
Curriculum highlights include transportation, dinosaurs and fairy tales
Visit from The Traveling Farm
Visit from The Bug Lady
Holiday socials and parties including a Valentine’s exchange
Circle Time, “I’m Here, I’m Here!”
3s Class
Age Ranges: 3 – 4
Preschool:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Preschool & Day School:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The 3-year-old program encourages the development of interactive social relationships and intellectual growth through a balance of self-guided play, teacher-directed activities, and structured balance. It emphasizes fine motor skills in preparation for holding pencils and using scissors. Learning becomes more focused and intentional with activities designed to build social confidence, resilience and problem-solving skills.
Class Highlights
All About Me book
Polar Express Day (with PJs, hot chocolate and popcorn)
Visit from the San Francisco Firefighters spraying the water and watching the ladder get raised
Books and Bagels—an author study
Calendar-rhyming, colors and shapes, counting and patterning
Jamaroo Music and Movement
Pre-K
Age Ranges: 4 – 6
Preschool:
Monday – Friday
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Preschool & Day School:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Pre-K year is an important stepping stone, laying the groundwork for a smooth transition to Kindergarten. During this crucial period, children are nurtured to develop essential social skills and encouraged to embrace their individuality. The curriculum introduces foundational literacy and numeracy concepts, emphasizing handwriting and fine motor skills. Activities such as public speaking, collaborative projects, thematic dress-up days and hands-on science experiments encourage students to build confidence and self-esteem.
At the beginning of the Pre-K year, the Tiny Giants team works closely with each family to navigate the Kindergarten application and selection journey. Our team is well-versed in the different options throughout San Francisco and has a track record of successful outcomes for our families.
Class Highlights
Friendship Parade
Animal reports and the zoo field trip
The marble jar
Share days
Gingerbread cookie decorating
Transitional Kindergarten
Age Ranges: 5 – 6
Preschool:
Monday – Friday
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Preschool & Day School:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Transitional Kindergarten (T-K) class is tailored for 5-year-old children who benefit from an additional year of Pre-K before entering Kindergarten. The T-K curriculum builds on the foundation laid in the Pre-K year, offering an independent and advanced learning experience. T-K students spend much of their day interacting with the broader group, gaining valuable social experiences as the older members of their peer group. They also have dedicated times for learning and activities with their fellow second-year students. The T-K program focuses on further development of fine motor skills, emergent reading and writing abilities and foundational math concepts.
Class Highlights
A visit from the Lizard Lady
A trip to the Flower Shop to arrange flowers
Cable Car Ride
Olympics
Backyard BBQ
Infant Center
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