Join Our Kindergarten and Preschool Activities in Dayton, OH
First School is happy to host a variety of kindergarten and preschool activities for children in Dayton, OH, and surrounding areas. From our summer camp program to events held throughout the school year, we are always finding ways to help young students be involved in learning.
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Lunch Bunch
Our lunch program is an excellent way for students to hone social and motor skills while interacting with friends and teachers. During this time, students eat lunch and then work with staff on thematic units that offer enrichment and exploration of topics that are not a part of our traditional kindergarten or preschool curriculum. Some examples include author studies, fairy tales, health and nutrition, extra science experiments, and free art time. Lunch Bunch is open for our morning students in the 3-year-old, 4-year-old and Early 5's classes.
Time: 11:10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
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Explorers' Club
We offer exciting, enriching and challenging month-long classes throughout the year. Examples of past classes include: Coding for Preschoolers, STEM and Mad Scientists, International Art, Outdoor Exploration and Imaginative Playtime, To Shin Do - An Ancient Japanese Martial Art, Soccer Shots, Dance, and Yoga and Mindfulness. These classes are open to currently enrolled students as well as the general public.
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Summer Camps
Every year, First School provides two to three weeks, Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. to noon camps of themed learning for three to six-year-olds from experienced staff. While the purpose of all First School programming is educational, summer camps allow staff and students to stretch the limits of their creativity and explore topics that don't always fit into the traditional school year. Each Thursday, the camps have some sort of outdoor experience involving water. Some examples of past camps are: Space Camp, Ocean Camp, Earth, and Garden Camp, Water Works, Science Kid (based on Sid the Science Kid), and Dinosaur Days. Camp descriptions are typically released in March. Be sure to reserve your spot for these popular experiences
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Halloween & Valentine's Day Parties
These parties give the First School community a chance to be silly and creative as we celebrate seasonal holidays. Families are involved in the party planning and join us in the fun as much as they would like. Younger siblings are welcome as we participate in traditions that remind us of how our school is unique.
Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving is an educational program when the entire school reflects on our past and on our families. Students of all age levels spend weeks preparing for classroom performances of songs, art projects, and sometimes costumes.
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International Week
While First School uses multicultural literature, toys, and topics throughout the year, this week in late January allows classes to look at individual countries in depth. These studies culminate in a country display at the end of the week. Parents and friends of the school set up tables with toys, clothes, food, and pictures from their home country while each class walks through to experience culture from around the world. It is a time that the students and staff look forward to each year.
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Family Fun Night
This is an activity night that proves to be fun for the whole family every time. Our kindergarten and preschool teachers prepare a night full of art projects, snacks, music, and dancing that is centered on a theme. Past themes have included a Sock Hop and Disco Night. It's always a blast!
Egg Factory
During this fun-filled day, students bring in plain, hard-boiled eggs and transform them at the egg factory. This is no ordinary egg dunking — it is a true art form. Each class's experience culminates in a magical trip through a box maze, which transforms a plain egg into a special treat.
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Mother's Day
This time of year is a way for young people to reflect on all of the things that mothers do for them. Weeks are spent on special songs, poems, art projects, and activities to share with a mom, aunt, grandma, or special guardian. Because of the nature of this early childhood education program, we ask that younger siblings stay home on this one occasion so all attention stays on the student. You will remember this day for a lifetime!
Father's Friday
Get ready for some family fun together! On a Friday night in October, all of the dads bring their kids to school and travel to each room for activities that they can do together. Favorites always include the photo booth, messy painting, and ooey gooey table!
Field Day
Centered on a yearly theme (i.e., safari, summer Olympics) students move between rooms and outdoor stations to participate in different kindergarten and preschool activities. Some favorites include fishing, animal hospital, and outside obstacle courses.
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