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Introducing Little Learners

Social Emotional Learning + Literacy Enrichment Program

A 12-week play-based program for PreK–K children, designed to nurture confidence, social-emotional skills, and foundational literacy in a small-group setting.

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Why Little Learners?

Trusted Partnership: In collaboration with Once Upon a Time Teaching, led by founder Brandi, this program brings expert guidance and a proven approach to early childhood learning. Benefits for your child:

💞 Social-Emotional Growth

Build empathy, self-awareness, and problem-solving skills

📖 Foundational Literacy

Science of Reading-based lessons including phonics, oral language, and letter-sound knowledge

👥 Small Groups

Ideal class size of 6–8 students for personalized attention.

🌟 Confidence & Classroom Readiness

Encourages communication, teamwork, and self-expression

  • Age Group 4–6 (PreK–K)

    Schedule 12 Weeks • 2x per week • 60 min/session

    Total Sessions 24

    Setting Small group (6–8 students)

    Focus Areas SEL (CASEL-aligned) + Foundational Literacy (SoR principles)

    Monthly booking or Full Term booking option available

What Your Child Will Learn

Program Focus: Blending SEL and Literacy through engaging, play-based activities:

  • Self-awareness & self-management

  • Social awareness & responsible decision-making

  • Relationship skills & teamwork

  • Oral language, phonological awareness, phonics & alphabet knowledge

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Weekly Themes (Overview)

  • Feeling Self-Aware – Emotions & beginning letter sounds

  • Listening & Following Directions – Multistep & movement-based learning

  • Friendship & Feelings – Empathy & rhyming games

  • Big Body, Big Feelings – Gross motor & phonics activities

  • Managing Strong Feelings – Calming strategies & sound sorting

  • Problem Solving Together – Growth mindset & blending sounds

  • Empathy & Cooperation – Role play & literacy review

  • Communicating Clearly – Expressing needs & story retell

  • Making Kind Choices – Responsible decisions & handwriting practice

  • Confidence Builders – “I Can” statements & literacy integration

  • Review & Reflect – SEL review & literacy stations

  • Celebration & Closure – Friendship celebration & keepsake project