CURRICULUM

Our Philosophy

M.A.W. Children’s Center believes that every child is unique and deserves to be treated with care, respect and understanding. Children have their own personalities, interests and ways of learning, and we believe they should be given the time and encouragement they need to grow.


We believe children learn best when they feel safe, comfortable and free to explore. Our goal is to create an environment where children can be themselves, build confidence, develop independence and enjoy learning.

We also believe that families are an important part of a child’s success. We value open communication and strong relationships with families as we work together to support each child.

Our Program

M.A.W. Children’s Center provides a caring and structured environment where children can learn, play and build relationships with their teachers and classmates.


Our program offers a balance of teacher-guided activities and opportunities for children to make choices, explore their interests and learn through everyday experiences. Children are encouraged to develop independence, problem-solving skills and confidence as they prepare for their next step in school.


We believe that learning should be meaningful and enjoyable, and we strive to make each day a positive experience for every child.

Children doing art — Children's Center in Lakewood,, CA

Early Preschool Program

Social Development
Attend to personal needs without help
Keep hands to self
Meet people without unusual shyness
Respect authority outside the home
Be nice to friends
Share experiences with others
Follow directions
Respect toys and equipment
Clean up after work and play
Physical Development
Muscle-building activities
Use simple tools and materials to build
Fingerplays (to build small muscles)
Music / Art
Participate in musical activities
Sing with the group
Learn rhythms
Participate in structured art activities
Learn to use scissors
Language Development
Learn how to listen
Speak in sentences
Look at books and pictures
Color recognition
Learn to count numbers
Sit quietly in a group
Name familiar objects

Preschool Program

Cognitive Development
Know parents' names
Describe pictures
Count objects
Sort and classify objects
Identify own sex
Identify same and different
Identify colors: red, blue, yellow,orange, green, purple
Language Development
Tell last name when asked
Ask: Who/What/When/Where/Why
Can whisper
Use plurals/pronounces properly
Ask for help when needed
Recite fingerplays
Fine Motor Development
Draw circles
Draw a face
Draw a horizontal line
Draw an "X"
Stack blocks
Cut with scissors
Fold paper in half
Social Development
Participate in imaginary play
Discriminate reality from fantasy
Understand taking turns/directions
Describe own feelings
Assist in clean-up
Interact with peers
Large Motor Development
Catch a bounced ball
Hop on one foot
Walk on a line
Jump with both feet
Change running direction
Walk on tip toes
Self Management
Put on shoes
Put on coat
Wash hands independently
Attend to toileting needs
Develop attention span (3 min.)
Respond when called upon
Sit without disturbing others
Pre School Age Daily Schedule

6:30 - 7:00 Quiet Time, stories and table toys
7:00 - 8:00 Table toys and quiet activities
7:25 - 7:45 Breakfast
7:45 - 8:00 Clean up and get ready to go outside
8:00 - 8:45 Outside play (weather permitting)
8:45 - 9:00 Wash up for snack (toileting)
8:45 - 9:00 Wash up for snack (toileting)
9:00 - 9:15 Snack time
9:15 - 10:30 Curriculum time
10:30 - 11:00 Outside activities
11:00 - 11:30 Wash up for lunch (toileting), music
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch time
12:00 - 2:00 Nap time
2:00 - 2:30 Children up from nap, (toileting) snack time
2:30 - 3:00 Inside, music, story time, and review of the morning
3:00 - 4:45 Outside activities, paint, playdough, music, stories, dance
4:45 - 5:00 Pick up toys, wash up (toileting)
5:00 - 6:00 Quiet time, inside activities
*Daily schedule subject to change due to weather, special activities, and time change during the year.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
Pre School Program

MATH / SCIENCE LANGUAGE ART MUSIC / MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
Monday Review Numbers 1-10 Calendar Alphabet Orally Make a Grass Skirt Out of Paper Bags Musical Chairs Treasure Box Game
Tuesday Review Numbers 1-10 Written Hawaiian Story Alphabet Written Story Make Hawaiian Leis Out of Egg Cartons Jump the River Introduce Hula
Wednesday Make Leaf Rubbings Talk about Hawaii Days of the Week Months of the Year Picture of Hawaii Make Leaf Rubbings Palm Tree Marching Around Alphabet Introduce Hula
Thursday Talk about Weather at Home Shell Exploration Alphabet - Written & Orally Names - Written Talk about Hawaiian Names Make a Rainbow Shell Collage Singing Time Hawaiian Songs
Friday Talk about Food Tasting Tropical Fruits Shapes Address Customs in Hawaii Make Collage Sand Painting Park Day Hula at Park