The SOPHOMORE Classroom is Delightfully Designed for Children Ages 3, 4 & 5 Years Old. Our Teachers Strive to Prepare All of the Children for Their Upcoming Experinces in an Elementary School. Our Weekly Academic Pre-School Curriculum Allows Each Child to Progress at an Individual Pace. All Academic Areas are Taught in Class to Ensure that Each Child will have Success in their Elementary School Education. Any Learning Concerns may be Identified and Addressed by Our Caring and Highly Qualified Teachers.	Social Experiences are Offered as well as an Engaging Academic Curriculum that Stresses the Development of Skills and Group Compatability. Cooperation and Sharing are Vital Social Development Building Blocks. Size and Space Relationships Encourage Mathematical and Logical Thinking Processes. Creative Building Allows Children to Imagine a Block Pattern and Make it Real.
*Computer Experience *Social Interaction *Following Directions *Basic Math Concepts *Hands-On Activities *Beginning Phonics *Letters, Numbers, Colors, Shapes *Art, Creativity, Exploration *Music, Rhythms	*Printing & Handwriting *Reading Readiness *Science, Discovery, Curiosity *Dramatics, Pretend, Imagination *Physical Education, Coordination *Actions = Consequences *Responsibility & Respect *Thinking Skills & Problem Solving
Jerry Azumah, #23 of the CHICAGO BEARS, Visits with Bright Stars Academy Kids. SPECIAL GUESTS & EVENTS BRIGHT STARS ACADEMY: *Elgin Library - Readership Van *Elgin Fire Dept. - Fire Safety *Local Dentist - Dental Hygene *MDA Hop-A-Thon - Disability Awareness *Santa Claus - Holiday Party *Jungle Bus - Tumbling & Exercise *Valentine's Day Party *Holiday Singing Program *Halloween Costume Party *Field Trips for Children 4 Years Old & Up *Elgin High School - Read Across America *EHS - Readership Program *EHS - Kid's Earth Day *The Reptile Guy - Animal Show *School Picture Day *CHIP - Child Identification Program AND MANY MORE...	Full Day and All Programs Include 2 Balanced Snacks (A.M. & P.M.) and 1 Nutritionally Approved Mid-Day Lunch. A Licensed Catering Service Delivers our Lunch Meal Fresh Each Day. Temperatures are Regulated and Checked to Ensure Safety. Children are Assured Satisfying Portion Sizes and Delicious Choices. Parents May Supply Breakfast Foods Each Day If Arriving Before 7:30 A.M. Breakfast Meal Ends by 7:45 A.M. Each Day. A Complete Menu is Posted at the Parent Welcoming Center. Any Food Allergies Must be brought to the Director's Attention. Parents May Supply Snack & Lunch Foods Only when Accompanied by a Doctor's Note and Medical Reasons. Parent's May Bring a Gallon of 2% Milk and Box of Cereal for Their Child to Use at Breakfast Time. These Should be Replenished Bi-Weekly or Monthly as Used. Birthdays and Special Occasions are celebrated at Bright Stars Academy with the children. Store bought items may be brought in for Birthdays and Special Occasions.
Field Trips throughout the year help us to learn about nature, the environment and our community.	We get to meet lots of new friends including "BUBBA" the world famous Alligator and his "daddy" Jim Nesci. www.coldbloodedcreatures.com