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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 40 years. Today the Learning Center has openings for students in 11 di erent classrooms that attend either a 2-day or 3-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 di erent 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 Without Tears” method for teaching pre-writing and printing skills. Computer time is also available to 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. All classrooms, according to the Early Learning Standards, are involved in the following activities: Family Picnic, Grandparent’s 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 take part in 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 the other parents. Call Karen Cooper at 815-741-7275, ext. 129 for information.
Flying Solo Learning Program
For the child who will miss the September 1st birth date deadline for entering Illinois Elementary schools, we o er 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.
Summer Learning
The learning does not stop in May! We o er the following enrichment learning opportunities for PreK-3rd grade:
• Camp Star sh
• Splish Splash Fun
• Summer Puddle Jumpers
• Kinder Camp (PreK-1st grade)
• Camp Sendak (1st-3rd grade)
• More Than Summer Learning
• Academic Readiness for Kindergarten
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: kcooper@jolietpark.org.
2016 – 17 Registration – Limited Openings
Registration is completed in person at the Multi-Purpose Center, 3000 W. Je erson St. Registration is taken on a rst-come, rst-served basis.
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