Classes

Monday-Tuesday Toddler

Ages: 24-30 months

Monday & Tuesday, 9:00-11:00

Teacher: Jennifer Lightcap and Heather Oelker

The Monday/Tuesday Toddler program, designed for young 2s, is well-suited as a child’s first independent experience at Overfield. In this class, children attend the program without a parent or caregiver, enjoying the developmentally appropriate and enriching Toddler classroom; the natural environment surrounding the campus; and other spaces in the main Overfield building. Daily experiences in this class focus on the same goals as the Thursday/Friday program while giving the 2 year old children opportunities for both independence and collaboration with peers and teachers. Children do not need to be toilet-trained to attend this class.

Side-by-Side Toddler

Ages: 18 months – 30 months

Wednesday 9:00-11:00

Teacher: Jennifer Lightcap

Our Side by Side program is designed for young children to attend with their parents or caregivers. The Toddler program’s goals are to create opportunities for toddlers to build friendships with one another; to encourage toddlers to utilize our environment to deepen their understanding of themselves and the world; to create experiences for toddlers to explore and gain knowledge alongside their parent/caregiver and teacher; and to support families’ involvement in and awareness of their child’s developmental stages.

Thursday-Friday Toddler

Ages: 30-36 months

Thursday & Friday, 8:45-11:15

Teacher: Jennifer Lightcap and Heather Oelker

The Thursday/Friday Toddler program, designed for young 3s, is well-suited as either a child’s first experience at Overfield or as a natural bridge between the Side-by-Side program and South Side classes. In this class, children attend the program without a parent or caregiver, enjoying the developmentally appropriate and enriching Toddler classroom; the natural environment surrounding the campus; and other spaces in the main Overfield building. Daily experiences in this class focus on the same goals as the Side-by-Side program while giving the 3 year old children opportunities for both independence and collaboration with peers and teachers. Children do not need to be toilet-trained to attend this class.

South Side

Ages: 3 and 4

Morning (8:30-noon), 3 days (M–W), 2 days (Th–F) or 5 days (M–F)  or
All Day (8:30-3:00), 3 days (M–W), 2 days (Th–F) or 5 days (M–F)

Teachers: Ashley Reed, Carla Briggs, & Helen O’Neal

The children in the South Side classes are gaining independence and responsibility as many of them embark on their first school experience. This is an opportunity for developing social skills as they interact and build relationships with their peers, teachers, and environment. Our intent is to provide a rich, nurturing atmosphere that not only promotes a love of learning but a feeling of community and caring for others. Each week, we offer experiences for individual, small group, and whole group learning. We place a high value on music, quality literature, the arts, and the investigation of nature. Our goal is for children to develop confidence in their problem-solving skills as they encounter challenges and interact with materials in their environment. Those attending South Side who want a full-day program will be joined with the North Siders as a mixed age class in the afternoons.

North Side

Ages: 4 and 5

Morning (8:30-noon), 3 days (M–W), 2 days (Th–F) or 5 days (M–F)  or
All Day (8:30-3:00), 3 days (M–W), 2 days (Th–F) or 5 days (M–F)

Teachers: Beth Beane, Hailey Stewart, Melissa Anderson, & Nancy Hargrove

The North Side offers children meaningful experiences in which they can build upon their social, academic, creative, and physical skills. These experiences happen in a variety of environments, both in and out of the classroom, and in a multitude of ways, ranging from small group to free choice to independent work. We are aware of the Early Learning Content Standards and their connection to the way in which our everyday classroom routine unfolds. We strive to meet every child at his or her level of development. We prepare and adapt our classroom environment to encourage competence, relationships, and curiosity. Children leave North Side with skills and experiences to benefit them in Kindergarten and beyond. Those attending  North Side who want a full-day program will be joined with the South Side in a mixed age class in the afternoons.

Kindergarten

Ages: 5 – 7

All Day Kindergarten (M-F 8:30-3:00)

Teacher: Heather Shaffer & Laura Daehnke

The goal of the Overfield Kindergarten program is to help children develop and broaden their problem-solving and higher level thinking skills, their personalities, and their interests. We strive to nurture their curiosity, creativity, and confidence by incorporating a wide variety of materials and manipulatives; sharing quality children’s literature; integrating regular explorations of our vast campus; and supporting interactions with the natural world.

The dialogue, questions, discoveries, uncertainties, and curiosities of the children guide the curriculum. All subjects, including reading, writing, and mathematics, are taught in meaningful ways that are consistent with the developmental stages of the children. Children work together on projects and are able to advance at their own level of interest and ability. Teachers’ observations and assessment of student learning are shared through portfolio-based assessments that highlight competencies with the Ohio Learning Standards.

Primary

Ages: 7 – 9

Primary: 1st – 3rd Grade (M-F 8:30-3:00)

Teacher: Amy Larson

The goal of the Overfield Primary program is to help children develop and broaden their problem-solving and higher level thinking skills, their personalities, and their interests. We strive to nurture their curiosity, creativity, and confidence by incorporating a wide variety of materials and manipulatives; sharing quality children’s literature; integrating regular explorations of our vast campus; and supporting interactions with the natural world.

The dialogue, questions, discoveries, uncertainties, and curiosities of the children guide the curriculum. All subjects, including reading, writing, and mathematics, are taught in meaningful ways that are consistent with the developmental stages of the children. The class’s mixed-age grouping allows all children to work together on projects, and to advance at their own level of interest and ability. Teachers’ observations and assessment of student learning are shared through portfolio-based assessments that highlight competencies with the Ohio Learning Standards.