Pre-K Classrooms

PREKINDERGARTEN

The Apollos & Admirals are our pre-k classes and are for children age 4 and up that will be attending kindergarten within one year. These classrooms maintain a 15:1 child to staff ratio.

Both our preschool and pre-k programs share the primary goal or readying your child for kindergarten and beyond.

Our pre-k students are surrounded with an environment that builds self-esteem and learning while exposing them to basic concepts and skills needed for their future. In this classroom, the captivating themes make learning meaningful while providing children with a strong foundation for success. Our preschool curriculum satisfies inquisitive minds by exploring the world of science, social studies, math, language, art, and dramatic play. The children also participate in our vegetable garden and are encouraged to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Our pre-kindergarten curriculum prepares each child for continued education with the Curriculum for Fives program. In this program children are actively involved in learning activities that build a strong foundation of kindergarten readiness skills. Our comprehensive curriculum builds phonemic awareness, promotes sight word identification and facilitates number concepts while integrating theme-based learning. Our well-rounded learning environment creates an atmosphere that supports the development of problem solving skills.

The main skills your child will cover during their pre-k year are listed below.

Social/Emotional Development
Language Development
Small and Large Muscle Development
Phonological Awareness: Rhyming, Clapping Syllables, & Alliteration
Letter Recognition and Beginning Sounds
Vowel Sounds (long and short; emphasis on short)
Color, Shape, & Number Recognition (0-12)
Counting & One-to-One Correspondence
Sequencing, Graphing, & Predicting
Character Education

At the end of our pre-k program, before your child goes to kindergarten, My Small Wonders will host a graduation ceremony complete with cap and gown to celebrate your child's achievements up to this point. Students are proud to graduate our program and we know they are prepared for what is to come.

Our goal at My Small Wonders is to make learning a fun, hands-on experience for everyone.

ADMIRALS

The Admirals would like to welcome you to our classroom!

Pre-enroll now for waiting list information.

MORNING TEACHER

Teresa Andrade

Miss Terri is from Del Rio, Texas and has always had big dreams to live in different states. So far she has made it to Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma. Terri hopes to one day become an elementary teacher and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in order to do so.

Terri is excited to be working with My Small Wonders so she can gain more experience working with children and is looking forward to a long and happy future as an educator..

AFTERNOON TEACHER

Hunter Fleetwood

Miss Hunter is from Chickasha, Oklahoma. She is currently attending the University of Central Oklahoma where she is majoring in speech language pathology. Hunter hopes to become a speech teacher for young children. She has worked with kids since her brother was born and has grown up babysitting him as well as other family members. Hunter was also a teachers aid for a local elementary school.

In her free time Miss Hunter enjoys playing volleyball and tennis, reading, listening to music, shopping, and spending time with her family, friends and boyfriend.

APOLLOS

The Apollos would like to welcome you to our classroom!

Pre-enroll now for waiting list information.

MORNING TEACHER

Janice Estep, B.A.

Ms. Janice was born in Athens, Alabama, but has lived in Oklahoma most of her life. She has two sons, Brandon & Chris. Both of her sons play semi-professional soccer and she loves to watch their games. Her sons and two granddaughters are her heart.

Ms. Janice's hobbies include attending concerts and listening to all types of music; plays and concerts in the park, watching romantic comedies, shopping, dining out, and spending time with her family and friends.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University majoring in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. She also has an Associate degree in Child Development. Ms Janice says "I have been teaching Pre-Kindergarten for eight years. I love working with children! "

Her favorite quotes are “There are no blueprints for children – each one is custom made.” “If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you’ve made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand.”

AFTERNOON TEACHER

Jade Porter

Mrs. Jade graduated from Hinton High school and is currently studying at UMUC where she is majoring in Psychology. Mrs. Jade loves children and plans to become an elementary teacher someday. She loves to spend time with her family.

She is married to a soldier and they have traveled to several places over the last few years, they even lived in South Korea for a year! They are now settled down and enjoying the civilian lifestyle again with their new son Jax and their two dogs.