College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

3- and 4-Year-Old Classroom

The Creative Curriculum is designed for early childhood programs. We believe that children learn through play, and that their play consists of exploring and discovering how things work. The children in this classroom explore blocks, dramatic play, manipulative materials, books, sand/water table, and discovery centers in math and science, music, computers, and writing.

Teachers

Hello! My name is Mrs. Monica Sellars. I am one of the lead teachers in this classroom. I have been working with preschool children for over 15 years. I have a bachelor of science degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I am an UNC Greensboro alumna. I enjoy learning and exploring with young children. I believe that children learn best through hands-on learning experiences.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Petrola Black. I am one of the lead teachers in this classroom. I have been working with preschool children for 21 years here at the Child Development Lab. I have a bachelor of arts degree in Elementary Education from Bennett College. I believe that every child is a star. I enjoy watching the children learn something new every day.

Classroom Schedule

7:45 – 8 a.m. Arrival and Greeting of Children and Families/Free Choice Areas
8:00 - 8:05 a.m. Transition to Classroom
8:05 - 8:30 a.m. Free Choice/Centers Open
8:30 - 9:10 a.m. Morning Snack (Free Choice for non-snack children)
9:10 - 9:15 a.m. Clean up Time (Bathroom breaks as needed)
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. Morning Meeting/Literacy Enrichment
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Enriched free play/Planning/Small Group Experience
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Clean up Time
10:45 - 11:20 a.m. Outside/Inside play (Weather Permitting)
11:20 - 11:30 a.m. Prepare for lunch (Hand washing/Bathroom)
11:30 - 11:50 a.m. Lunch (Food Discussion)
11:50 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Bathroom
12:15 - 2:30 p.m. Rest Time/ Relaxing Music (Early Risers-Quiet Activities)
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Bathroom/Afternoon snack
3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Group Time/Review & Recall/Story Time
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Enriched Free Play/ Small Group Activities
4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Outside/Inside play (Weather Permitting) (Gross Motor Activities/Music Enriched)
4:45pm- 5:00 p.m. Water/Bathroom
5:00pm- 5:30 p.m. Enriched Free Play/Clean up/Departure

Required Supplies

Families of children enrolled in the Child Development Laboratory are required to provide some basic supplies for the appropriate care of their child’s needs.