Preschool CLASSROOMS

The preschool program at Creative Beginnings is designed to enhance what has already been learned and take that learning to a new level. The three-year-old learners will develop problem-solving skills, evolve their social-emotional skills, and gain new academic abilities. In the preschool program, children will learn all upper- and lower-case letters, learn letter sounds, and learn to write their first and last names independently. Throughout the school year, children will work on number sense skills and learn to recognize and write numbers up to twenty.

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Preschool Classrooms

The preschool program at Creative Beginnings is designed to enhance what has already been learned and take that learning to a new level. The three-year-old learners will develop problem-solving skills, evolve their social-emotional skills, and gain new academic abilities. In the preschool program, children will learn all upper- and lower-case letters, learn letter sounds, and learn to write their first and last names independently. Throughout the school year, children will work on number sense skills and learn to recognize and write numbers up to twenty.

Jennifer Ziehler — South Portland, ME — Creative Beginnings Childcare Center

Jennifer Ziehler

Jenny started with our program in June of 2020. She received her Bachelor's in Secondary Education from Unity College in 2016.  Jenny worked for three years at a middle school in Massachusetts and then a year at Spurwink before joining  our team! Jenny is a calm, understanding, and loving teacher! The children in preschool love her and we feel lucky to have her with us.

Amruta Sammons — South Portland, ME — Creative Beginnings Childcare Center

RENEE (RUNA) COLLINS

 Runa joined the Creative Beginnings team in 2012. She graduated from Champlain College in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Runa has worked in every classroom here and truly shines wherever she is. She is hardworking, has a positive attitude, and is loved by everyone at Creative Beginnings. 

Amruta Sammons — South Portland, ME — Creative Beginnings Childcare Center

Anne Shepard

7:30 to 8:20 Drop off/ Free play in classroom

8:20 to 8:30- Clean up choices/wash hands(bathroom) for snack

8:30 to 9:00- Snack

9:00 to 9:15- Writing/Fine motor activity

9:15 to 9:30- Circle Time

9:30 to 10:15- Structured choices at centers

10:15 to 10:30- Clean up choices/bathroom/story time

10:30 to 11:15- Outside play

11:15-11:40 - Get ready for lunch (set up nap mats/wash hands(bathroom))

11:40 to 12:15- Lunch

12:15 to 2:15- Nap time

2:15 to 2:30- Clean up nap mats/bathroom

2:30 to 3:10- Free play at centers

3:10 to 3:30- Clean up/Bathroom/ Story Time

3:30 to 3:50- Snack

3:50 to 5:00- Outside play(pick up out on the playground)