Since our start, we’ve been focused on using quality, research-backed curriculums that truly engage young minds. Our amazing teachers work closely with each child to make sure they always feel safe and supported while learning.
Ages 2-5
The Peninsula Academy is a year-round school which serves ages two through five years old.
STREAMin3
Each classroom utilizes the STREAMin3 curriculum, which prepares children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Sept - Aug
The children remain in their assigned classroom from September through the end of August. All children move to their new placement in the beginning of September each year.
Quarterly assessments
Assessments are given quarterly, used to plan each child's individual academic goals, and are reviewed in parent/teacher conferences held twice each year.
Pre-K Program
4-5 year-olds
In the STREAMin3curriculum, these children enjoy a busy day full of learning activities designed to promote Kindergarten readiness skills and social emotional regulation needed for success in a Kindergarten classroom.
The school day includes:
Small group instruction in literacy and math
Writer's workshop
Center play
Outside recess
Free choice play
One hour nap time (12:45pm - 1:45pm)
Preschool Program
3-4 year-olds
In the STREAMin3-Preschool curriculum, children experience rich and meaningful instruction with hands-on materials and engaging lessons. The preschool program introduces small group instruction and free choice centers.
The school day includes:
Small group instruction in literacy and math
Self regulation and emotional wellness
Handling big emotions, peer-to-peer conflict, and transitions throughout their day
Two hour nap time (12:45pm-2:45pm)
Junior Preschool Program
2-3 year-olds
Our two/three-year-olds use the STREAMin3-Toddlers curriculum. The classroom environment is nurturing and positive, creating a space where children feel safe to explore and learn. This program is all about helping two-year-olds become independent and successful within a classroom; navigating sharing, transitions, and big emotions.
The school day includes:
Potty training
Social emotional regulation
Developmental milestones
Meaningful hands-on activities
Two hour nap time (12:45pm-2:45pm)
STREAMin3 Curriculum Overview
STREAMin3 is an innovative, engaging, and interactions-based curriculum developed at The Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development, in collaboration with Elevate Early Education (E3).
6 STREAM Skills
Science
Technology
Reading
Engineering
Art
Math
Why STREAMin3?
“I was excited to implement this curriculum at The Peninsula Academy
because the lessons are hands-on, engaging and capture the interest of the children. I was also pleased with the self regulation prompts embedded in the curriculum. This assists teachers in making sure the social emotional coaching is as effective as the academic instruction. Preschoolers need both; meaningful instruction and help handling big emotions and/or conflict which may occur during their day.”
-Melissa
5 Core Skills
Relate
with peers and adults
Regulate
their emotions, attention, and behavior
Think
deeply about the world around them
Communicate
with others productively
Move
their bodies to achieve goals
Skills that prepare children for success in kindergartenand beyond.