Laying the Foundation for Kindergarten & Beyond
Kindergarten is a big step—but at Buttons & Bows, it’s one your child will be ready for. From age 3, we begin laying the foundation for success in school and life. Our program is intentionally designed to help preschoolers grow socially, emotionally, and academically in a safe, nurturing space.
Whether it’s learning to listen in a group, express big feelings with words, or recognize letters and numbers, every part of our day is preparing your child to confidently take on kindergarten and beyond. We focus on practical life skills, creative thinking, and respectful routines—setting the stage for lifelong learning.
Key Skills We Build Every Day
Language & Literacy
Children learn to recognize letters, match sounds to symbols, and write their own names. Storytime is a daily favorite, helping build vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for books.
Math Readiness
Through playful exploration, children grasp number concepts, sorting, patterns, and measurement. Whether it’s counting blocks or comparing shapes, math comes to life through hands-on discovery.
Social-Emotional Growth
Kindergarten success starts with strong social skills. We help children practice sharing, working in teams, solving conflicts, and building empathy—giving them the confidence to connect with others.
Self-Help & Independence
We encourage children to follow multi-step directions, manage personal belongings, and navigate daily routines independently—skills that are key to a smooth kindergarten transition.
Smart Learning Through Fun Activities
Learning is most powerful when it’s playful—and that’s our specialty. Daily, children engage in music, movement, art, blocks, and sensory activities designed to spark curiosity and foster deep thinking. Whether it’s dancing to a song, painting with watercolors, or experimenting with simple science, each activity supports preschoolers’ growth in a fun and memorable way.
By blending HighScope and Montessori‑inspired methods, we offer a balanced approach where structure meets creativity. In one session, a child may build a tower of unifix cubes and then use it to count patterns. Another might discover how pouring water increases their coordination while learning cause and effect. These hands‑on experiences build not just academic skills—but confidence, curiosity, and joy.
The Right Space for Growth
Our classrooms are thoughtfully arranged to support preschoolers’ independence and learning. Child-sized tables, labeled baskets, and curated work zones invite children to explore on their own—while still allowing room for small-group teaching and guided activities.
Teachers on hand offer gentle guidance, help unpack projects, and support collaborative learning—all while respecting each child’s timing and choices. This fusion of structured guidance with child-led initiative creates a classroom where children feel safe, respected, and ready to try new things.
Prepared for Kindergarten and Life Beyond
At Buttons & Bows, we don’t just prepare children for the academic side of kindergarten—we help them grow into capable, curious, and confident individuals. From learning how to raise a hand during circle time to independently following routines, our students leave us ready for the structure, expectations, and joy of elementary school.
But our impact goes even further. Children build problem-solving skills that help them navigate new challenges, social awareness that fosters lasting friendships, and emotional strength that helps them express feelings in healthy ways. They develop grit, kindness, and a love of learning that stays with them well into their school years.
We’re proud that so many Buttons & Bows alumni go on to thrive—not just because they knew their ABCs, but because they knew how to try, how to listen, how to care, and how to believe in themselves. That’s the real heart of kindergarten readiness. And it’s what we do best.
Want Your Child to Be Kindergarten Ready?
Schedule a visit and see how Buttons & Bows helps children build the tools they need to succeed in kindergarten and far beyond—one joyful step at a time.