• Welcome

Welcome to the Lincoln Public Schools Preschool Program! Lincoln Public Schools Preschool Program offers many different learning opportunities. In inclusive classroom settings, each class provides active learning, adult-child interactions, a safe and engaging learning environment, and daily routines, and child assessment. Each child learns through a variety of developmentally appropriate activities in the classroom and during home visits. 

• Curriculum Information

Creative Curriculum for Preschool is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning. Creative Curriculum for Preschool is based on five fundamental principles:

1.     Positive interactions and relationships with adults provide a critical foundation for successful learning.

2.     Social emotional competence is a significant factor in school success.

3.     Constructive, purposeful play supports essential learning.

4.     The physical environment affects the type and quality of learning interactions.

5.     Teacher-family partnerships promote development and learning. 

Second Step is the Social Emotional Learning Curriculum. This curriculum helps preschoolers:

• Learn social skills
• Build friendships
• Develop problem solving abilities
• Foster independence and self-control 

The Early Childhood Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavior (MTSS-B) provides a framework of evidence-based practices that promote young children's social emotional competence and prevents and addresses challenging behaviors. The supports include: High quality learning environments that have positive behavior expectations and predictable routines; the intentional teaching of social emotional strategies; and individualized interventions for children who need a positive behavior support plan. 

Schedules

Preschool PM- 12:00-3:30

Arrival- 12:00-12:05

Lunch- 12:05-12:30

Opening- 12:30-12:40 

Second Step- 12:40-12:45 

Choice Time- 12:45-1:55 

Large Group- 1:55-2:10 

Outside/Gross Motor- 2:10-2:40 

Small Group- 2:40-2:50 

Read Aloud- 2:50-3:00 

Snack- 3:00-3:20 

Round Up- 3:20-3:30 

Dismissal- 3:30 

• PLC Dates

Preschool will not be in session on the following dates due to scheduled professional learning for preschool staff. 

August 25, 2020

September 29, 2020

October 27, 2020

November 24, 2020

December 15, 2020

January 26, 2021

February 23, 2021

March 30, 2021

April 27, 2021

Always refer to the LPS Early Childhood Preschool Calendar for the complete list of dates on which preschool will not be in session.