Nursery Age 3-4 years

At Calhoun Academy, nursery students engage in simple, age-appropriate projects that stimulate their curiosity and creativity. For example, a project might involve exploring different textures and materials to create a sensory collage, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Language development is a key focus, with activities like storytelling, singing songs, and interactive read-alouds. These activities enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills.

Children are encouraged to participate in daily routines and tasks, such as setting the table or caring for plants, which build their practical life skills and a sense of responsibility.

Through these projects, children learn to ask questions, make predictions, and explore outcomes, which enhances their critical thinking and creativity. Teachers guide students through the process, encouraging them to think independently and collaboratively.

The nursery environment is designed with materials that promote independence. Activities such as pouring water, sorting objects by color, and matching shapes help children develop fine motor skills and self-reliance.