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Omaha Early Childhood Programs for Toddlers, Pre-K & School Age Kids

We have three infant rooms at Sprouting Minds Child Development Center, each designed to meet your baby’s developmental needs. 

The Infant 1 Classroom is for infants ages 6 weeks to crawling. Experienced caregivers provide a warm, nurturing environment for your child to grow and explore.  Infants are held, sung/read to and played with during the day, stimulating their growth and development. With a ratio of 1 teacher for every 4 children, you can rest assured that your child is receiving the special care and individual attention that he or she needs. We know that each child develops at his or her own pace, and we are here to share in every milestone with you. You can expect daily communication from the staff on how your little one did that day.

Our Infant 2 Classroom, crawling to walking. At this age children are generally pulling themselves up and exploring everything in site. The room is full of fun, stimulating toys, while still providing a calm and soothing environment. We will start introducing table foods in this classroom at your approval of course! The ratio in this classroom is still 1 teacher for every 4 children.

In our Infant 3 Classroom your child is usually walking independently and is becoming a toddler. At this age they need more space and opportunities for movement and exploration. This room provides just that! You will find lots of fun and exciting toys/materials to further develop both fine and gross motor skills. Children will enjoy story time, songs/finger plays, art time and sensory play. Sign language is also one of the tools used in this classroom, as most of the children cannot communicate verbally yet. The ratio in this classroom is still 1 teacher for every 4 children.

Our toddlers are also split into two groups. Children in the Toddler 1 Classroom are approximately 18 months to 2 ½ years old. This classroom follows a ratio of 1 teacher for every 6 children. In this room, they will start learning concepts such as their colors, shapes, letters and counting. In our Omaha early childhood program for toddlers, each day is full of engaging songs, stories, art and playtime that is planned with your child’s developmental needs in mind. Activities and interactions between teachers and children promote expanding their vocabulary. Children begin to learn skills such as sharing and taking turns. Potty training can begin in this room when you and your child are ready.

The Toddler 2 Classroom is for children approximately 2 ½ years to 3 years old, again following the 1:6 teacher/child ratio. In this room, they start to work on more recognition of colors, shapes, letters and numbers. They have lots of fun with art projects, using various mediums and participating in very hands-on activities. During playtime, this class starts splitting up into small groups in centers. The children learn the boundaries of the classroom and begin to take more responsibility for the area in which they have chosen to play. 

The age at which a child transitions from Toddler 1 to Toddler 2 is approximate and is based upon the child’s development and readiness. The same goes for transitioning from Toddler 2 into Preschool, with the goal being that your child will end up spending one year in Preschool and one year in Pre-K.

The Preschool Classroom is for children approximately ages 3 years to 4 ½ years old. It offers a more structured learning environment where your child will learn through large and small group times, hands-on activities, experiments, games, art projects, reading and play. This classroom follows a ratio of 1 teacher for every 10 children.

The Pre-K Classroom is for children approximately ages 4 ½ years to 5 ½ years old, who will be entering Kindergarten the next fall. Our goal is to have them ready as they head off to school, armed with all the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in Kindergarten. The ratio of this group is 1 teacher for every 12 children. Our curriculum is written by a retired elementary school teacher. Not only do we work on academics, we work on independent skills and social skills. Independence and socialization is a huge part of a child’s success just as well as academics. We also use weekly themes for the whole center to incorporate a wide range of learning topics for children.

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our Omaha early childhood programs you will find that both the Preschool and Pre-K Classrooms are set up with distinct learning centers around the room. Children are given opportunities daily to choose a center to play in which interests them. Learning centers include, but are not limited to: Blocks, Dramatic Play, Math, Science, Art, Reading and Sensory. Teachers may rotate materials into the centers or offer a special center option based on what the children are learning about at that time.

Also, make sure to keep an eye out for field trip opportunities for your Preschool or Pre-K student!

Age ranges for these classrooms are approximate, with the goal being that your child will spend one school year in Preschool and one school year in Pre-K.

Sprouting Minds Child Development Center offers Before and After School Care for school-age children up through 12 years of age. We also provide full-day care on days when school is out. In the summer, we offer amazing early childhood and school age programs in Omaha for your child, full of fun activities to keep your child active and engaged!

If you are interested in learning more about our Omaha early childhood programs for toddlers, pre-k, and school age kids, give us a call today.

Preschool Vision: 2 to 5 Years of Age

Every experience a preschooler has is an opportunity for growth and development. They use their vision to guide other learning experiences. From ages 2 to 5, a child will be fine-tuning the visual abilities gained during infancy and developing new ones.

Stacking building blocks, rolling a ball back and forth, coloring, drawing, cutting, or assembling lock together toys all help improve important visual skills. They are developing the visually-guided eye-hand-body coordination, fine motor skills and visual perceptual abilities necessary to learn to read and write.

Steps taken at this age to help ensure vision is developing normally can provide a child with a good “head start” for school. Preschoolers are eager to draw and look at pictures. Also, reading to young children is important to help them develop strong visualization skills as they “picture” the story in their minds.

This is also the time when parents need to be alert for the presence of vision problems like crossed eyes or lazy eye. These conditions often develop at this age. Crossed eyes or strabismus involves one or both eyes turning inward or outward. Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a lack of clear vision in one eye, which can’t be fully corrected with eyeglasses. Lazy eye often develops as a result of crossed eyes but may occur without noticeable signs.

In addition, parents should watch their child for an indication of any delays in development, which may signal the presence of a vision problem. Difficulty with recognition of colors, shapes, letters, and numbers can occur if there is a vision problem. The preschool years are a time for developing the visual abilities that a child will need in school and throughout his or her life.

Understanding the difference between a vision screening and an eye examination

It is important to know that a vision screening by a child’s pediatrician or at his or her preschool is not the same as a comprehensive eye and vision examination by a doctor of optometry. Vision screenings are a limited process and can’t be used to diagnose an eye or vision problem, but rather may indicate a potential need for further evaluation. They may miss as many as 60% of children with vision problems. Even if a vision screening does not identify a possible vision problem, a child may still have one.

Passing a vision screening can give parents a false sense of security. Many preschool vision screenings only assess one or two areas of vision. They may not evaluate how well the child can focus his or her eyes or how well the eyes work together. Generally, color vision, which is important to the use of color-coded learning materials, is not tested.

Between the ages of 3 and 5, your child should have a thorough, in-person optometric eye examination to make sure his or her vision is developing properly and there is no evidence of eye disease. If needed, your doctor of optometry can prescribe treatment, including eyeglasses and/or vision therapy, to correct a vision development problem.

With today’s diagnostic equipment and tests, a child does not have to know the alphabet or how to read to have his or her eyes examined.

Here are several tips to make your child’s eye examination a positive experience:

1. Make an appointment early in the day and allow about one hour.
2. Talk about the examination in advance and encourage your child’s questions.
3. Explain the examination in terms your child can understand, comparing the E chart to a puzzle and the instruments to tiny flashlights and a kaleidoscope.

Unless your doctor of optometry advises otherwise, your child’s next eye examination should be when he or she starts school, around 5 years of age. By comparing the test results of the two examinations, your doctor of optometry can tell how well your child’s vision is developing for the next major step into the school years.

Signs of eye and vision problems

According to the American Public Health Association, about 10% of preschoolers have eye or vision problems. However, children this age generally will not voice complaints about their eyes. Parents should watch for signs that may indicate a vision problem, including:

• Sitting close to the TV or holding a book too close.
• Squinting. 
• Tilting their head.
• Covering an eye. 
• Frequently rubbing their eyes. 
• Short attention span for the child’s age. 
• Turning of an eye in or out. 
• Sensitivity to light. 
• Difficulty with eye-hand-body coordination when playing ball or bike riding. 
• Avoiding coloring activities, puzzles, and other detailed activities.

If you notice any of these signs in your preschooler, arrange for a visit to your doctor of optometry.

What parents can do to help with preschool vision development

Playing with other children can help developing visual skills. There are everyday things that parents can do at home to help their preschooler’s vision develop as it should. There are a lot of ways to use playtime activities to help improve different visual skills. Toys, games and playtime activities help by stimulating the process of vision development. Sometimes, despite all your efforts, your child may still miss a step in vision development. Therefore, vision examinations at ages 3 and 5 are important to detect and treat these problems before a child begins school. Here are several things that can be done at home to help your preschooler continue to successfully develop his or her visual skills:

• Practice throwing and catching a ball or bean bag.
• Read aloud to your child and let him or her see what is being read.
• Provide a chalkboard or finger paints.
• Encourage play activities requiring hand-eye coordination such as block building and assembling puzzles.
• Play simple memory games.
• Provide opportunities to color, cut and paste.
• Make time for outdoor play including ball games, bike/tricycle riding, swinging and rolling activities.
• Encourage interaction with other children.

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Preschooler Music Program (Ages 3-5)

Preschooler Music Program (Ages 3-5) | School of Rock

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What to Expect

• 1 weekly group lesson
• Use hand percussion and other tools to learn rhythm patterns & music syntax

Little Wing is School of Rock’s music program designed for our youngest students (mainly 3 to 5-year-olds). This music program for toddlers and preschoolers features a special curriculum where students play games and participate in other interactive activities to help them internalize the foundational skills they will use as their musical abilities grow. Little Wing students have one weekly group lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody, and dynamics through play. Now available online.

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TAKE MUSIC LESSONS ONLINE AND IN-SCHOOL

At School of Rock, the health and safety of our students is our top priority. Students can participate in our Little Wing preschool music program through interactive online lessons or in-school, socially distanced classes. Students choosing to take the Little Wing Program online are taught using the same famous curriculum we use in our schools—The School of Rock Method™. These students will have weekly live online video lessons with their instructor and classmates.

THE PATH TO TAKE THE STAGE

All of our music programs are designed to inspire students to learn and develop a strong musical proficiency. For toddlers and preschoolers, the Little Wing music program is the very first step in a young musician’s journey. Children between three and five years old who show an interest in music should start with Little Wing. As they get older, they will progress into the Rookies program, followed by Rock 101 and finally the Performance Program.

FAQ

What’s the youngest age you teach at School of Rock?

The School of Rock Little Wing music program contains lessons designed for 4- and 5-year-olds, but select schools may also offer music programs for preschoolers as young as 2 or 3 years old. Contact a local school near you for more information about the specific programs they offer for your youngest music student.

What will my child learn in each program?

School of Rock’s Little Wing music program teaches your toddler or preschooler fundamental music and life skills through unique and engaging musical activities that build teamwork, cooperation, and spark the imagination. In each class, your preschooler will explore making and noticing patterns, singing and tonal processing, short- and long-term musical memory, understanding sound and silence, playing with song structure and dynamics, and improving auditory focus and listening skills. Programs differ by location. Contact your local School of Rock to learn more.

When does the School of Rock Little Wing music program meet?

The Little Wing music program meets once per week, with group classes lasting about 45 minutes.

Does School of Rock offer birthday parties?

Yes! School of Rock’s Little Wing parties are a great way to celebrate any occasion. Our School of Rock parties are designed to get your kids excited about making music, with fun games that will spark imagination and collaboration. Can’t make it to your local School of Rock? No problem. Little Wing parties are designed to be mobile, so let us bring the party to you. Select locations only. Contact your local School of Rock to see if Little Wing birthday parties are something they offer.

Can Little Wing visit my child’s school?

Yes, School of Rock’s Little Wing music program is designed to be modular, and can travel to any school, preschool, or classroom within reasonable distance. Check your local School of Rock to learn more about Little Wing near you.

How much does the Little Wing music program cost?

Our music program for preschoolers includes weekly lessons that will teach your kids basic music concepts with stimulating and interactive games. School of Rock’s Little Wing music program availability varies by location, but is typically around $100-$200 per month. Ask your local School of Rock for pricing specifics.

Do you offer online music lessons?

Yes, School of Rock offers online one-on-one versions of all our music programs. Students can choose to take their lessons online or in-school. Learn more about our online music programs — including Little Wing — now.

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MUSIC LESSONS WE TEACH

At School of Rock, we offer a variety of music programs, like Little Wing, to accommodate students with various skill levels and different ages. Our lessons continually work to advance our students’ skills with the goal of making them incredible musicians. Click to learn more about our specific lesson offerings.

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Educational activities for children from 3 to 7 years old

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Educational activities for children from 3 to 7 years old imply the active development of not only creativity, but also the natural inclinations of young talents. Visiting a chess circle will help develop logical thinking, improve memory and learn planning, which takes into account not only the age characteristics of each category of those involved, but also their skills in the game. As they master theoretical and practical knowledge, pupils are allowed to participate in tournaments, receive sports categories and the experience of competitive wrestling they need, obtained in the process of developing activities for children 3-7 years old.

Another important point is the correction of speech disorders. The sooner it is done, the higher will be the chances of a complete correction of the incorrect pronunciation of sounds. In the center “Iskra” this mission is carried out by logorhythmics – a weekly section where the study of the material takes place in a playful way with a special set of physical exercises.

From three and older: forward to sports

Where to send a child at 3? Already active kids by this age become almost uncontrollable, striking those around them with overflowing energy. To direct this flow in the right direction will help physical education classes taking place on the territory of our club. Rhythmic health-improving gymnastics is aimed at the natural removal of muscle tension, the development of flexibility, dexterity. With regular exercise, it is possible to reduce the risks of scoliosis and flat feet, improve the emotional state and teach the child the basics of sports training.

Educational classes for children from 3 years old are the best choice for girls who dream of connecting their lives with big sports, who want to learn how to move beautifully and smoothly to music, or who strive for a beautiful posture. Regular training will help make each developmental activity for children from 3 years old interesting and useful, give impressive results, and help the girl choose the right path in life. For you, the studio of Rhythmic Gymnastics and Dance.

Emphasis on intellect and creativity

Where can I send my child at 3 or 4 years old? Pay attention to the circles operating in the Iskra family club, in which the emphasis is on the development of intellect, memory and attention:

• Studio “Steps” – for young mathematicians and those who find it difficult to count, the material is presented in the original form helps to acquire new knowledge for absolutely all children;
• Pyrography — the art of burning wood, helps to develop perseverance, forms a beautiful handwriting; (for children aged 4 years and older).
• English — knowledge of foreign dialects is most easily comprehended precisely at an early age, when memory is aimed at assimilation of colossal amounts of material;
• “Homemade” – a group where they make, bring fantasies to life, enthusiastically create and share the secrets of craftsmanship;
• Board Games is a fascinating world where you can play dominoes, lotos and collect puzzles in the company of parents or peers;
• Robotics – the basics of modern technological solutions, implemented with the help of Lego, help improve the memorization of information, develop fine motor skills and perseverance.

Educational centers for children from 3 years old in the territory of the SAO are quite widely represented, but none of them has such a variety of creative activities for kindergarteners: origami and painting, clay modeling, the first experience of playing the piano or flute, learning harmony in music in the studio “Domisolka”, theatrical performances. Coming to our developmental center for children from 3 years old, kids can show their vocal talents or get prepared for entering an art school – in any case, experienced teachers will be able to direct your child’s abilities in the right direction.

Kindergarten for children aged 3-6

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8:00-19:00

Groups of different ages

Children aged 2.5 to 6 live together here: the younger ones “reach out” for the older ones and develop faster, and the older ones learn to be attentive and caring to younger children, feel like adults next to them and can teach them what they themselves know how to do.