Monrovia Preschool

We know that everyday life is full of opportunities to grow — and our Practical Life area helps children build real-world skills that boost confidence and independence. Children engage in purposeful activities such as pouring, cutting, pasting, buttoning, tying shoes, and practicing polite social behavior.

These tasks develop:

• Fine motor coordination

• Focus and concentration

• A sense of responsibility and order

• Self-confidence and autonomy

     These experiences prepare children not only for school routines but also for everyday success at home and in the world around them.

Our language-rich classrooms immerse children in speaking, listening, storytelling, and phonics-based literacy instruction. Using a variety of hands-on tools, songs, games, and interactive reading experiences, children begin building the foundations of reading and writing in joyful, meaningful ways.

Key components include:

• Phonics & phonemic awareness (letter sounds, rhyming, blending)

• Letter formation through tracing, writing, and creative activities

• Vocabulary and oral language development through storytelling and discussion

• Pre-writing to early writing — from scribbles to name writing and sentence creation

     We believe every child is a communicator and a storyteller. Our program helps them find their voice and develop strong early literacy skills.

We take a modern approach to early academics by embedding STEM learning into daily play and exploration. Children engage in hands-on investigations that encourage them to think like scientists, solve problems like engineers, and understand math as a real-world tool.

STEM experiences include:

• Counting, sorting, graphing, and patterning

• Number sense and value through manipulatives and visual models

• Simple addition and subtraction using real-life scenarios

• Hands-on science experiments that spark curiosity

• Engineering challenges using blocks, ramps, recycled materials, and more

• Technology exploration through age-appropriate tools and learning games

Children learn to observe, compare, predict, and explain — building critical thinking, reasoning, and 21st-century problem-solving skills.

     STEM learning in preschool lays the groundwork for academic readiness, curiosity, and confidence across all subject areas.

Children express themselves daily through a rich variety of art, music, and imaginative activities. These experiences foster creativity, innovation, and emotional expression — essential building blocks for whole-child development.

• Open-ended art projects with a focus on process over product

• Story-based and thematic crafts

• Daily singing, rhythm, and musical movement

• Dramatic play and storytelling

      We believe creativity is just as important as literacy and math — and children flourish when given the chance to imagine, invent, and create.

Our yoga and mindfulness activities support emotional wellness, body awareness, and self-regulation. Through movement, breathing, and calming exercises, children develop a deeper sense of confidence, balance, and inner peace.

• Breathing and stretching routines

• Guided relaxation

• Positive affirmations and gratitude practices

     Our goal is to help children embrace their full potential — with calm minds, strong bodies, and joyful hearts.

Physical activity is an essential part of brain development. Through dance and movement, children build gross motor skills, coordination, rhythm, and spatial awareness — all while having fun and gaining confidence.

• Fun fitness routines

• Dance to music and guided choreography

• Large group games and obstacle courses

      Movement activities promote healthy bodies, focused minds, and lots of smiles!

Each month, children are introduced to a new sport, giving them the opportunity to build gross motor skills, learn teamwork, and practice good sportsmanship. From soccer and basketball to relay games and yoga ball play, these activities teach children how to move with purpose and have fun doing it.

     We build physical confidence and a love for movement — while laying the foundation for active, healthy lifestyles.

We are proud to have a team of caring, qualified educators who are passionate about early childhood development. Each teacher meets or exceeds state licensing requirements and also upholds the higher professional standards set by our school.

All staff members are trained in CPR and First Aid, and continuously engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in best practices for preschool education.

Our teachers don’t just teach — they listen, inspire, support, and celebrate every child as a unique learner.

     Parents consistently share that our team feels like an extension of their family — nurturing, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to every child’s success.