Preschool for 3-Year-Olds

Embark on a Journey of Discovery at Three

At Ivybrook Academy, we celebrate the natural curiosity and energy of three-year-olds by providing an environment that fosters exploration, creativity, and foundational learning. Our program is thoughtfully crafted to balance academic growth with imaginative play, empowering your child to build confidence and develop critical skills during this transformative stage of early childhood.

Emerging Skills We Foster

As children continue to explore the world around them, they develop essential skills that shape their confidence, creativity, and ability to connect with others. Through engaging activities, guided interactions, and hands-on learning, we support their growth in key areas, preparing them for future learning and success. Here’s how we nurture their emerging skills:

Language and Communication

Through storytime, group discussions, and hands-on activities, children enhance their ability to form sentences, engage in conversations, and articulate their thoughts.

Cognitive Development

Puzzles, patterns, and multi-step tasks help children develop logical thinking, recognize sequences, and strengthen their ability to follow instructions.

Social Awareness

Interactive group activities and collaborative projects encourage children to work together, share, and develop meaningful friendships in a nurturing community.

Creative Expression

Arts, projects, and music activities inspire self-expression, support fine motor skills, and provide opportunities to explore their growing imaginations.

Physical Development

Outdoor play and structured movement activities help build gross motor skills, improve balance, and promote overall physical health and confidence.

Independence

By engaging in self-directed activities and small responsibilities, children build independence and take pride in their accomplishments.

Daily Outcomes 3-Year-Olds

Opportunities in art, music, and imaginative play encourage unique self-expression and nurture creativity.

Children make choices and practice tasks like dressing, leading to greater self-confidence and problem-solving skills.

Hands-on sorting, sequencing, and puzzle activities introduce basic logic and encourage curiosity.

Storytelling, question-based activities, and rich vocabulary building boost language abilities and conversational confidence.

Activities to recognize feelings, foster empathy, and build friendships in a supportive environment encourage healthy emotional development.

Testimonials

“This year I recently switched my daughter over to the newly opened Ivybrook Valley Ridge, due to the proximity to my house. I am amazed the same values and comfortable feeling transferred over to the new location as well. They were able to find such caring and compassionate teachers to fill the new school. My daughter is so happy there! She’s growing and thriving everyday and always learning new things. The Ivybrook educational environment can’t be beat. I could not recommend this school more from academics, environment, to staff everything is top notch!”

Stephanie M., Parent, Valley Ridge Campus

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