Our program is designed to meet the individual needs of infant through preschool ages as they embark on their learning journey.  As Mr. Rogers said “Play is the work of children.”  At Smart Shenanigans, our goal is to make learning fun and meaningful for your child.  Our small class size of only 2 to 3 students per teacher and individualized instruction sets our program apart because your child will receive personal and meaningful  guidance alongside our certified instructors.  

We also have certified tutors available to work with students Elementary and above.

Language & Literacy

• Hands-on activities, music, and early literacy through play-based language development.  Focus on listening and retelling to naturally develop phonemic awareness to later build words and sentences once in Kindergarten.

Readiness & Writing

• Through music, movement, and multisensory manipulatives children will touch on all the core readiness skills including crayon grip, letter and number recognition, and letter formation.

• Focus on letters in your child’s name to foster writing their name independently.

Numbers & Math

• Through the use of manipulatives and real objects, children explore their own ideas while learning counting, comparisons, spatial awareness, patterning, sequencing, matching, sorting and problem-solving.

Physical Development

• Use of fingerplays, singing, dancing, coloring, and tracing letters and numbers, we will build fine and gross motor skills needed for success in kindergarten.  Focus on attaching meaning to visual information.

Social-Emotional Learning

• Our number one priority is that our children feel safe and loved in the classroom. We will share activities and literature focused on self-regulation of emotions and strong sense of self. We will foster encouragement and development of empathy through relationships with peers and loved ones.

Science & Social Studies (enrichment)

• We will spark imagination through exploration of healthy habits, community, plants and animals, as well as how we can better love our world and be good citizens.

Our program is endorsed by Peter Giroux, OT for Madison County Schools.  Peter also serves as consultant in curriculum planning and resources.

Morning Group Class:

M-F - 8:30-12:30 - Morning play and learning time designed for ages infant to 3 years old with specific, developmentally  appropriate milestones in mind for your child.  

Curriculum for our learners is based on a learning focus in language development, phonological awareness, and strengthening fine and gross motor skills appropriate for their stage of learning. We use activities that promote relationship with others, expressing emotions, and so much learning through exploration.

Afternoon Individual Session:

M-F - Afterschool tutoring for all ages (schedule and cost based on individual tutor).

Individualized instruction sessions designed specifically for your child’s needs.

Fall Schedule:

Our calendar and holidays follow the Madison County Schools calendar as closely as possible, but we are flexible based on the individual needs of your child.

Summer Schedule:

Our summer schedule is a continuation of our Mother's Morning Out style of play learning.

We also offer summer tutoring for those wanting to keep skills fresh.  Our tutors range from Students to Certified Teachers.  Schedule and cost base on individual tutor.

Applications for 2024 - 2025 available now:

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