Threes Classes
"Who said 3-year-olds were easier than 2s? At Co-op I got new ideas... and I saw that my child wasn't 'the only one'."
Threes classes are for children who turn three but are not yet four as of August 31st.
Twos classes meet either three mornings each week or two mornings each week for a longer session:
One morning with their adult, the other morning(s) on their own
Children's Program
3-year-olds are full of wonder and are ready to learn by DOING. Through guided play at preschool they are:
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Developing social skills
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Using language to solve problems
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Practicing self-regulation
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Making neural (brain) connections that are the foundation for reading and math.
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Our class provides a stimulating variety of choices to explore for active, whole-body learning. Challenges of learning to wait and negotiate with friends are met with understanding and proactive teaching.
The Daily Routine
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A daily routine at preschool includes:
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Choice time: to play, explore, pretend, create, climb, and practice social skills
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Put away time: learning to be responsible and care for our shared space and materials
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Story Circle Time: Extending our attention span and ability to regulate our bodies and emotions
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Snack time: Sitting together and eating a healthy snack furnished and prepared by parents according to Health Department standards
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Music and Movement: Singing and using big muscles while sharing space together
Education & Support for Parents and Parenting Partners
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One adult per family is automatically enrolled as a South Seattle College student.
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Sometimes called Threenagers, flipping between being so capable and so uncooperative is natural for 3s and can challenge your parenting.
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You will find information and support from Parenting Educators who are in class each week and available during preschool, indivdually, and in group sessions.
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Threes are getting ready for real playdates. You will be ready to meet up with Co-op friends that you trust and enjoy as much as your child does.
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You can build your long-term village by connecting with other parents, grandparents, and caregivers.
Adult Involvement
As a member of this co-op, your commitment is:
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Attend class one day each week, working alongside the children's teacher to help guide the children. You choose which day you come with your child and is your "work day"
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If you cannot come in due to illness, etc. you ask another parent to trade with you.​
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Provide a healthy snack on a rotating basis
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Attend a monthly evening Class Meeting to learn about guidance and discipline to use at home and at school ... and have an adult night out together!
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Dates are chosen by the class at the beginning of the school year--example: First Tuesday of each month 7-9pm​
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Choose and hold a preschool job that fits your interest, skill, and time (i.e. Board Treasurer, Class Secretary, Play-Dough Maker, Librarian)
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Choose one quarterly parent education seminar from a variety of topics such as: sleep, sibling relationships, guidance and discipline, raising an only child, potty training, picky eating, anti-bias parenting, and many more!
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Because this is a family program, other adults--grandparents, nannies, aunties, etc.--are welcome to attend and help fulfill these commitments.
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We teach you ways to interact with the kids using our "positive discipline" philosophy -- tips that help at home, too!
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Some threes have a hard time separating--we follow your lead and help you both make this transition.
Interested in Registration?
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First, visit our Preschool Class List page to see which location you prefer based on days, times, and proximity.
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Next, you can register easily online by visiting our Enrollment page -- all the information and forms are available there!
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More questions or concerns? We are happy to talk with you personally.
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Phone -- (206) 773 8066
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Fees
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Registration Fee -- $85
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Tuition assistance is available through our Mary E. Phillips Scholarship Fund and Wendi Hirshberg Memorial Fund, administered through our Parent Advisory Council. Applications are due quarterly to your parenting educator; more information available here.
Tuition range for threes classes: $185-$210/month (dependent on location).