Welcome to the Caterpillar Class
We are thrilled to have your child join the Caterpillar Class at Trinity Unlimited Child Care Center!
With Teacher Mickey and Assistant Teacher Ms. Ariyona, your child will embark on an exciting journey filled with fun activities, interactive lessons, art projects, and countless learning opportunities.
Class Overview
Our Caterpillar Class is designed to help children express themselves, learn to share and take turns, and develop their vocabulary. In this nurturing environment, your child will focus on building fine and gross motor skills while gaining confidence in their independence.
Throughout the school year, your child will learn how to:
-Transition from pull-ups to underwear (with essential parent support)
-Identify colors and shapes in both English and Spanish
-Understand the five senses and the four seasons
-Communicate their wants and needs effectively
-Answer questions based on books and videos
-Hold a pencil for tracing letters and objects
-Count objects and numbers (up to 50)
-Recite the alphabet
-Recognize numbers 1 to 10 in random order
Color within the lines
Daily Routine
Morning Arrival
Children should arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. to ensure they benefit from all educational activities without disrupting the flow of the class.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served between 8:10 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. Please ensure your child eats before arriving if they come after breakfast hours.
Homework
Homework is handed out every Monday and due on Friday. We recommend spreading out the work to avoid overwhelming your child.
Show & Tell / Book Day
Every Thursday is Book Day, when children bring a favorite book from home to share during circle time. Fridays are reserved for Show & Tell, giving children the chance to bring a special toy from home.
Special Activities
Little Chiefs
Throughout the year, we’ll have fun cooking activities to introduce children to kitchen basics. Parents will have the chance to contribute through donations.
Important Policies
Uniform Policy
Uniforms are mandatory Monday through Thursday, with Friday as a free dress day. Please ensure your child has a uniform and a spare change of clothes in case of emergencies.
Class Donations
The Caterpillar Class always welcomes donations of supplies like #2 pencils, tissues, glue sticks, tape, Lysol, Clorox wipes, and crayons to support our activities.
Parent Communication
Be sure to check your child’s pickup/drop-off bin daily for important information, homework, and updates.
We’re looking forward to a wonderful and enriching school year ahead!
