Lion Cub Preschool

The Lion Cub Preschool is a blended program that services at-risk children and children with special needs ranging from 3-5 years old in the Lisle community. Children enrolled in our program engage in activities that encourage the development of social emotional skills and school readiness in a play-based learning environment.

The program has:

• One morning session from 8:45am-11:15am
• One afternoon session from 12:45-3:15pm
• District transportation is available to those who qualify

Teaching Strategies GOLD

According to the Teaching Strategies GOLD information, Teaching Strategies GOLD is a observational system for assessing children from birth through kindergarten in situations that are every day experiences. This type of observation is an effective way to learn what they know and can do. "Teaching Strategies GOLD is based on 38 objectives for development and learning that include predictors of school success and are based on school readiness standards." 

The Lion Cub Preschool Program uses a variety of resources and teaching approaches to meet the needs of each of our little Lions:

• Creative Curriculum
  • The Creative Curriculum provides a framework to nurture academic and school readiness skills while building a love of learning.
• Handwriting Without Tears
  • This handwriting program helps students learn to recognize and form letters in a fun and developmentally appropriate manner.
• TeachTown
  • TeachTown is a program that integrates strategies specifically designed to meet the needs of a wide range of needs.

• Toilet Training Basics Video
• Video below: How Every Child Can Thrive by Five

Bring to school each day:

• A backpack: to transport information, library books, and other things from school to home and back. Please label with your child’s name. A backpack tag will be provided. Please NO rolling backpacks.
• 1 folder for home/school communication (make sure they fit in the backpack and write your child’s name on them)

Classroom supplies:

Please Note that contributing supplies for the classroom is not required, but donations are appreciated

• Tissue

Other Items:

• Extra Clothes: please provide a change of clothes (pants/shirts) for your child. If an accident occurs, we will then have supplies to change your child.  Please send multiple pairs of underwear and socks and LABEL all items with your child’s name
• Pull-ups/Diapers/Wipes: if your child is still potty training, please send in a good amount- if your child’s stack is running low, we will send a note home

• Snack: A small, healthy snack is provided to students during school.