Preschool & Early Childhood
Creative Expression Creative & structured art projects Color recognition Music
Dramatic play Dance
Early Math
Number & shape recognition Measuring
Sequencing & classification Categorizing Time recognition Patterning
Science & Technology Weather concepts Recycling lessons Environmental education Sensory table activities Five senses
Physical Development Large and fine motor skills Indoor and outdoor play equipment Games
Blocks and manipulative play Gym time
Early Literacy
Reading and writing readiness Letter/sound recognition Fingerplays and rhymes
Social & Emotional Development Cooperative play and sharing
Learning about self-respect and respect for others
Problem-solving skills Listening and following directions
Enrichment Programs Environmental education at Lyman Woods Creative clay art program Gym and fitness instruction Walking field trips & family field trips Health and safety education Family Fun Night Group music program
Ready, Set, Kindergarten supplemental learning program for 4/5-year-olds
Preschool Connection supplemental learning program for 3-year-olds
The Lincoln Learning Center 2014 - 2015
The Lincoln Learning Center provides a curriculum of of developmentally-appropriate experiences designed to develop the whole child. The preschool program provides a nurturing environment with stimulating activities in creative art, language, math, science, dramatic play, movement and songs, as well as indoor and outdoor play. Guided by the Illinois Early Learning Standards, activities are designed to enhance children creatively, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.
Three-Year-Old Preschool
Perfect for the new early learner, the three-year-old program helps foster socialization and independence while introducing children to the classroom setting. Through teacher-directed activities, children learn to follow simple directions, make new friends, and share with others in a group. Activities promote fine motor development through creative arts, cutting and gluing. Children are introduced to shape, number, letter and color recognition through Show & Tell and themed activities while large motor skills are enhanced through gym, creative movement activities and outdoor play.
Four/Five-Year-Old Preschool
Experienced learners prepare for Kindergarten in a program designed for continued enrichment. Children develop readiness skills through exposure to upper- and lower-case letters, sound recog- nition, reading and writing activities, math concepts and color and shape review. Social skills and problem-solving are enhanced through child directed play and teacher-directed group activities. Children explore and learn about the community through local field trips and community visitors.
Our Teaching Staff
All teachers are qualified, caring and experienced professionals who pride themselves on a warm, sensitive, safe and educational environment. Lead teachers have a degree in Education, an education- related degree or equivalent experience. Teacher Aides have previous teaching experience in the area of Early Childhood Education, many with Park District Early Childhood enrichment programs. All teachers are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education to stay current on Early Childhood Education trends. Each class has two teachers. Small class sizes and bright, inviting classrooms enhance the child’s experience.
The Preschool Features:
well-equipped classrooms
professional and qualified teachers
year, including siblings
the Illinois Early Learning Standards
education, clay play days and physical education
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Class times,
dates, and tuition information for the 2014 - 2015 school year will be featured in the Winter 2014
Recreation and
Parks Guide released in November.
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