4 – 5 year olds

Dolphin Room

Big questions, shared projects, and growing independence.

Dolphin children are ready to take their ideas further. They create longer games together, ask lots of questions, and return to projects over several days. Teachers bring reading, writing, numbers, science, and problem-solving naturally into the children’s play.

Classroom Environment

A classroom for longer ideas and shared projects.

The room includes books, writing and science materials, group conversations, building areas, art, and spaces for children to work together.

Dolphin Room children working with playdough and table tools in the classroom — Creative playdough projects and classroom learning

Creative playdough projects and classroom learning

Dolphin Room children playing in the sand pit and outdoor water slide in the yard — Outdoor sand pit play and playground fun

Outdoor sand pit play and playground fun

Educators

Meet our Dolphin Room Teachers

Sulamithe, Yadira, and Kareem help children share their ideas, listen to one another, take responsibility, and grow more confident before kindergarten.

Kareem Smith

Dolphin Room Teacher

Yadira Montes

Dolphin Room Teacher

Developmental Care

How we support Dolphin children

Helping children plan games and projects together and return to them over time
Bringing language, reading, writing, and number ideas into everyday play
Encouraging children to speak up, listen, take responsibility, and care for classmates
Helping children feel capable and comfortable as they get ready for kindergarten

Parent Participation

Co-op Expectations in the Dolphin Room

On classroom workdays, parents may read stories, help with longer projects, join cooking or gardening, and support children as they solve problems more independently.

Getting ready for kindergarten: Children build confidence, independence, social skills, and curiosity through everyday classroom life.

A Typical Day in the Dolphin Room

Daily schedule of activities for the Dolphin Room
Time	Activity
8:00am – 8:45am	Arrival (Hand Wash) & Outdoor Activities
8:45am – 9:15am	Hand Wash & Circle Time
9:15am – 9:30am	Music, Movement & Sharing
9:30am – 10:00am	Hand Wash & Snack
10:00am – 11:00am	Inside Activities
11:00am – 12:00pm	Outdoor Activities
12:00pm – 12:30pm	Hand Wash & Lunch
12:30pm – 2:00pm	Story Time & Nap
2:00pm – 3:10pm	Outdoor Activities
3:10pm – 3:30pm	Hand Wash & Snack
3:30pm – 4:30pm	Inside Activities
4:30pm – 5:00pm	Clean Up, Hand Wash & Pick Up