Programs & Curriculum
Both Kid Tech locations have classrooms for each age group served.
The staff of our infant program will quickly become more than just your child's caregiver. They will become a part of your family. Use them as a knowledgeable resource as you discover the joys of parenthood. More than likely, any problem or concern you can imagine, they have helped another child or parent get through it.
In this program, each infant is assigned their own crib and storage area. As they grow from a helpless, fully dependent newborn to an active, sitting, crawling, standing, "pre-toddler" we will read to them, introduce colors and shapes, introduce sign language, assist you every way possible through this first year, and cheer with you when we see those first steps.
Toddlers are much more physically active than Infants. Toddlers learn by moving, playing, and experimenting. Children entering this program will be standing, taking a few steps, sitting well, eating soft table food, drinking whole milk from a "sippy cup", working toward a one-nap schedule, and leaving the crib behind and moving to a cot. After all, we're big kids now.
Toddlers are introduced to the child center concept; however they still have tendencies to be a "group". Language development begins with Toddlers. Children are encouraged to talk through conversations, songs, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and books. Activities include group reading, working with letters, sounds, numbers, shapes, textures, and art projects. The use of proper English is important to Kid Tech.
Each child is assigned a cubby storage space to keep an extra change of clothes handy, store other personal belongings, and act as our internal mailbox for any written correspondence and of course "art-work".
"Terrific Twos"! (Most parents only refer to "terrible twos" if they have not yet had a 3 year old!) We're ACTIVE now. A two year old has boundless energy.
These children are eating more (a few of our twos usually eat the most during our annual summer watermelon party), running and playing more, and improving their vocal skills.
Two year olds further utilize the child centered learning environment; however two year olds still have a tendency to be a "group". Centers are defined as different areas in the room that have different activities going on, and learning through a "hands on approach". A child can explore various centers while developing independence. Through Kid Tech's curriculum a child will learn nursery rhymes, shapes, colors, poems, songs, letters of the alphabet, numbers, independent thinking, self expression, following directions, socialization, and sensory. Two year olds also begin to learn the meaning of sharing and getting along with others.
Fine motor skills are developed through art projects, puzzles, and building toys. Gross motor skills are developed through bike day, playground time, running, hopping, and many other physical activities. The children go outside daily so please remember to dress them appropriately.
These 3 and 4 year olds are beginning to group with their school year classmates. Throughout this phase of our program they are working to quickly identify letters and the letter sound, numbers, colors, and recognize letters of their name. Physical, social, creative, emotional, and intellectual stimulation are all part of everyday activities. The child centered learning activity is practiced with every activity. The children continue to learn through the hands on approach and doing it themselves.
Preschool children are beginning to improve fine motor skills by holding pencils while tracing letters, numbers, and shapes. They are beginning to stay in lines while coloring. Art projects teach them to use scissors and glue.
Through Kid Tech's curriculum preschool children are introduced to science and computers. Science experiments allow the children to begin exploring their world in many aspects. Each class has computer time weekly.
This group of 4 and 5 year olds are making preparations for Kindergarten and the rest of their lives. The child centered activities are being utilized with every activity. These classrooms are BUSY!!
Children are improving their fine motor skills by holding pencils and writing their names, numbers, and letters. They are working independently on activity sheets.
Children are improving their social skills, following directions, and helping in the classroom.
The children are expanding their puzzle and dimensional reasoning skills, learning basic math concepts beyond number recognition, and learning sequencing and problem solving skills.
All children are learning through a hands on approach. Science experiments are discussed in more detail and computer classes are held weekly.
In our Jr. Kindergarten classes the children are introduced to Spanish. Spanish classes are held weekly.
By the end of the school year children are beginning to phonetically put letters together and read simple words.
Kid Tech offers a before and after school program during the school year, including transportation to and from the 5 Collierville Elementary Schools (Collierville, Tara Oaks, Crosswinds, Sycamore, and Bailey Station). Transportation is provided on our school buses, and our policies and practices insure our consistent operation and safe delivery of our children to their destinations.
In the Before/After School program, children are allowed to visit and play in the mornings (breakfast is provided before 7:30) until time to depart for school. In the afternoon, we encourage and help with homework (after a snack, of course) so you can have more family time after you pick up.
When the public schools are not in session (summer, fall break, spring break, etc.), we offer full-day services as a continuation of your enrollment. Our "School's Out!" program is full of interesting and exciting activities. This way, your child is taken care of and you have care and peace of mind year-round as needed.
Summer Camp (Kindergarten - 12 years)
Our summer camp is a blast! The children have many activities brought to them such as a magician, face painting, Wildlife On Wheels (Memphis Zoo), musician, ice cream truck, and the list goes on. They also have activities ranging from art projects to car washes.
The children go on field trips to local attractions such as the Malco theater, water park, bowling, gymnastics, and the library.
The children have "Fun Fridays". There is a theme for the day. The children play games, listen to music, art projects, and eat pizza for lunch.
Kid Tech's philosophy is education based so the children do have a daily reading time of approximately 30 to 45 minutes. We do not want the students to slip backwards in their reading skills over the summer.
Summer camp is where friendships are formed throughout the camp and children come back summer after summer.
To Contact Us:
Kid Tech #1 Kid Tech #2
105 Crescent Drive 1649 South Shea Road
Collierville, TN 38017
Phone: 901-861-6543
Fax #1: 901-861-6213
Fax #2: 901-853-6278
email: info@kidtechcollierville.com