ALL PLAINFIELD PARK DISTRICT TENNIS COURTS, DOG PARKS, AND SKATE PARKS ARE NOW OPEN. ATHLETIC FIELDS ARE OPEN FOR SKILLS & DRILLS, NO GAME PLAY AND NO GATHERINGS OF MORE THAN 10. PLEASE MAINTAIN 30 FEET OF SPACE FROM OTHER GROUPS. FACILITIES & PLAYGROUNDS REMAIN CLOSED.
Participants will have numerous opportunities to explore, create, discover, problem solve, and communicate to encourage appropriate skills and development. Using themes to introduce and expose students to colors, shapes, numbers, and letters through a friendly, fun atmosphere. A balance of whole group and small group activities encourage academic and listening skills along with social interaction. Activities are designed to promote each child’s self- esteem and positive attitude toward learning, while striving to introduce independence and responsibility.
Enjoy fun topics throughout the summer with lots of opportunities to explore, create, and play! Each week during the summer, a different theme focuses on using arts & crafts, manipulatives and outdoor play. Participants bring a lunch to eat with their friends.
Get ready for the new school year by registering for Great Adventures Preschool. School is back in session starting in September so reserve your spot today!
Great Beginnings is a preschool preparation program recognizing that children learn best by doing. Play has a vital role in a child’s early development. By giving early learners opportunities to participate in activities that initiate learning and discovery, develop creativity, and encourage children to interact in a group. Classes are designed to help children learn and grow in a stimulating and enriching environment. Our instructors provide nurturing guidance to all children allowing for easier transitions through parent/child separation anxiety. Children do not need to be toilet trained for these classes. It is recommended that classes be taken in order, but children can be enrolled at any level. All classes, except Great Adventures Classes, can be taken multiple times.
Itty Bitties – (2-3y) ltty Bitties focuses on getting the children accustomed to being away from their parents in a caring, nurturing environment. It is designed to introduce a child to follow simple directions, make new friends, and learn to share through teacherdirected activities. Parents are requested to stay in the building during this class. (30 minutes, 1 time per week, 6-week session)
Little Explorers – (2-3y) Little Explorers introduces children to the classroom setting where they can feel safe away from their parents. As there is an increase in class time, there are more opportunities to focus on skills. Age appropriate art, sensory exploration and circle time, following simple step directions while using their listening skills, making choices and taking turns. (60 minutes, 1 time per week, 6-week session)
Big Discoveries – (2-3y) Big Discoveries meets twice a week for 6 weeks and provides an emphasis on developing social skills and transitioning from home to school. Participating in circle time, music and movement, singing and crafts, and small group play will help children prepare for their first preschool class. Children will also work on activities to build the muscles in their fingers to better help with fine motor skills in the future. (60 minutes, 2 times per week, 6-week session)
Plainfield Park District
24550 W. Renwick Rd.
Plainfield, IL. 60544
(815) 436-8812
administration@plfdparks.org
