Curriculum
Each teacher develops lessons that meet the needs of their class. These lessons are guided by the Virginia Foundation Blocks for Early Learning
Classes start the Wednesday after Labor Day and continue into early June. The preschool is closed for a Christmas holiday. During the school year, the preschool generally follows the schedule observed by Arlington County Public Schools.
See the Trinity Calendar for specific dates.
The school schedule is especially designed to consider the age and needs of each age group/class. The children have opportunities to enjoy activities outside of their individual classrooms. Children enjoy different activities, including music, gym, and our outdoor playground. When outside the classroom, the classes are paired with a similar age class, providing more opportunities for friendships to develop.
Class schedules may include the following:
- Circle time
- Music with a designated music teacher
- Story time
- Large motor skill activities including playing on gym equipment and the outdoor playground
- Fine motor skill activities could include using paint brushes, crayons, pencils, glue sticks, and clay
- Playtime in the classroom may include building with blocks and toys, imaginative and pretend play
- Snack
- Film short (once a week, 8-10 minutes in length)
Some of our older classes take part in off-site field trips within walking distance, such as visits to local businesses, the public library, and the Post Office. We also host special on-site events, which have included visits from the Nature Center and the fire truck during Fire Safety Month!
