Albany SunFlower day CARE LLC

📚 Education Program Overview (Ages 2–5)

At Sunflower, we nurture the whole child—heart, mind, and body—through a rich, play-based curriculum that inspires curiosity, confidence, and joy.

 

🈶 Mandarin Immersion

• Engage in daily conversations and interactive story reading.

• Play fun language games and enjoy classic Chinese poems.

• Celebrate Chinese festivals to foster cultural appreciation and identity.

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🔢 Foundations in Math

• Build early number sense through finger math and counting games.

• Master basic arithmetic and the 9x9 multiplication table in fun, hands-on ways.

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🎶 Music and Movement

• Explore classical sounds with piano and violin listening sessions.

• Dance to nursery rhymes, enhancing rhythm and coordination.

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​🧼 Health & Safety Awareness

• Practice proper handwashing through fun, interactive workshops.

• Learn how to recognize and avoid common safety hazards.

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🤝 Social Skills Development

• Practice polite greetings, asking for help, and taking turns.

• Learn table manners and cooperative behavior in a group setting.

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🧩 Motor Skills Play

• Improve fine motor skills with bead stringing, puzzles, and crafts.

• Engage in games that build coordination and dexterity.

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🎨 Creative Arts Exploration

• Express imagination through drawing, painting, and paper crafts.

• Discover traditional paper cutting and folding techniques.

 

🌿 Discovery & Exploration

• Learn about plants and nature through outdoor yard activities.

• Enjoy playful moments with our chickens and bunny, sparking empathy and curiosity about animals.

 

🌻 Our Learning Philosophy

We believe that learning begins with love. Through play, connection, and discovery, we help each child grow into their most curious, confident, and compassionate self.