Science

Here are just a few examples about how our children learn science through play: 

• Children explore basic physics by building ramps for rolling cars or marbles; 
• Children cook and learn how ingredients can look or feel different when they are mixed together, heated or cooled, and;
• Children learn chemistry through simple experiments with baking soda and vinegar, or even just mixing water and dirt to make mud!

Animals are also a very important part of school at Sleepy Hollow Preschool. Several of our classrooms are also home to guinea pigs, mealworms, fish and other small animals. Insects on the playground are a frequent discovery of Sleepy Hollow children, who later in their day may be creating an insect habitat for insects they have collected.

Teachers incorporate singing, dancing, and instruments into the classroom every day. and our music specialist leads special sessions in the classrooms on a monthly basis.  We understand and celebrate the many ways that music can improve:

• social skills (such as turn taking and learning names) 
• listening, fine and gross motor skills (including balance and coordination) 
• cognitive skills (such as language development and early math readiness)
• creativity
• self-awareness

Music class exposes children to a variety of basic concepts, styles, and instruments, to enhance cultural experiences, and to foster a love of and enduring interest in music, all while supporting the overall development of each child. 

Music also plays a big part of our outdoor curriculum, whether we are performing in the amphitheater or singing songs as we come inside, clean up or thank our friends.  We also have a large music section on our playground, with lots of space for tapping, dancing, banging and creating music together!