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Welcome to the Sunshine and Rainbows Learning Center!
The Sunshine and Rainbows Learning Center is an extension of early learners of the Joliet Park District. The preschool program has been in existence for over 35 years. Today the Learning Center has openings for students in 12 different classrooms that attend either a 2-day, 3-day or 5-day program in the morning or afternoon in the Multi-Purpose Building.
The Early Childhood Classroom
The Sunshine and Rainbows Learning Center follows the Illinois Early Childhood Standards and Benchmarks. We teach children holistically and as individuals in a caring environment. In the classroom many different opportunities for learning
are provided using center-based exploration, sensory tubs, developmentally appropriate literacy and math lessons, props, and manipulatives.
In addition each classroom has physical education and music instruction. Our Learning Center uses the “Handwriting With- out Tears” method for teaching pre-writing and printing skills. Computer time is also available that helps reinforce colors, shapes, patterns, and letter recognition through the use of the mouse and keyboard.
Family Involvement & Community Events
We also include the family in many events. We have music presentations in Fall, Winter and February. Both the 3’s and 4’s, according to the Early Learning Standards, are involved with Kris Kringle, Science Fair, Family Picnic, Grandparents Dance, Mother’s Day Tea, Family Dance, and Bicycle Rodeo. These are just a few of the events held during the school year. We also do community outreach programs to help teach caring, sharing and giving.
Preschool Birthday Parties
Have your child’s preschool class birthday party directly after your child’s preschool day. We will extend the day to make it convenient for you and your child’s classmates’ parents. Call Karen Cooper at 815-741-7275, ext. 129 for information.
Flying Solo Learning Program
For the child who misses the September 1st birth date deadline for entering Illinois Elementary schools, we offer the Flying Solo Learning program that allows children who turn 3 years old after September 1st (and are ready to begin a preschool program) to attend an extended program available during the day. We also offer Meeting the Challenge, an opportunity for children to attend an extended preschool program in a mixed age group setting.
Summer Learning
The learning does not stop in May! We offer the following enrichment learning opportunities for preschoolers through 3rd grade:
• Camp Starfish
• Splish Splash Fun
• Summer Puddle Jumpers • Kinder Camp (PK-1)
• Camp Sendak (1st-3rd)
Currently enrolling for the 2016 summer session. Registration is open to Joliet residents and non-residents. Questions may be directed to Karen Cooper at 815-741-7275 ext. 129 or at kcooper@jolietpark.org.
Joliet Park District Recreation & Enrichment Program
Welcome to the Joliet Park District Recreation and Enrichment Program - a place where children can be active, be with friends, have good experiences, be independent, learn new things, and have a great time in a supervised and safe environment. Our program includes sports, arts and crafts, games, reading, storytelling, music and technology. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Karen Cooper, Recreation Superintendent at 815-741-7275 ext. 129, or email at kcooper@jolietpark.org.
A Day in the Class...
• Children arrive at Sunshine and Rainbows Play Center. • Together Time: Welcome Song, Language, Show & Tell,
Instruction for the Day.
• Free Play/Creative Art: Creative art materials are available
for children’s use.
• Clean-up: Children share the responsibility of putting the
toys and materials back in their proper places.
• Story Time • Computers • Laptops & iPads
• Music • Physical Education • Word Time
• Handwriting Without Tears
• Circle Time: Concepts, Finger Plays, Games, Songs.
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New
2 Yr. Old Program for 2016-17!