In the Desert Room, our mission is to help our friends transition to becoming more independent and ready for Pre-K. We work on their motor skills throughout the day, including holding writing materials and moving them to make various shapes, lines, and letters. We complete different art projects that connect to our letter of the week and our themes for the month. Each month we have various themes where our students learn about different science and social studies concepts, including community helpers, space, hygiene, parts of the body, etc. We complete science and sensory projects with each theme to experience the different themes. We work on their phonemic awareness, which prepares them for Pre-k and reading readiness. Our three's program works on students' ability to express emotions, which aids them in communicating their wants and needs. We incorporate music and dance, allowing our students to enhance their special specialness and speech development. Music and dance are a big part of our classroom. Our and ours learn how to move their bodies to promote their growth and gross motor skills. Throughout this stage in their development, our friends make significant strides in their learning and communication skills. We look forward to seeing all of our friends accomplishments!
Meet the Teachers
The Desert Room 3’s - Head Teacher
Hello everyone, my name is Ms. Gehad, I will be teaching your children this school year and I cannot wait to get to know all of you and your little ones! I’ve been teaching preschool for almost 5 years now and I love my job so much because it’s rewarding and joyful! I have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Touro College and a Master's degree in the Early Childhood Education Masters program at Brooklyn College. Teaching young children has been my passion for so many years. I find it extremely rewarding to see the look of happiness on a child’s face when they completed a piece of artwork or took part in a group activity knowing that I helped give the children the confidence and ability to do so. Encouraging my students to recognize that every moment has potential for learning is my goal, especially learning through play. I also love teaching this age because I want to influence kids’ lives, so they can learn to appreciate the importance of learning. I love the smile they have on, and the look in their eyes when they learn something new, which can change the lives of children. As a teacher, I’ll have the ability to reach out and be a mentor and a role model for the children. I also think that the most important reason I became a teacher was that I have a deep love of learning and curiosity to learn more and want to pass that along to my students. It makes me happy and fulfilled when seeing a child discover their passion, and experience success in learning. Throughout this school year, students will explore themselves, and their community.
Thank you,
Ms. Gehad
The Desert Room 3’s - Assistant Teacher
Hello Parents and Everyone! My name is Ms. Yasmina Attouche. I have a degree in Political Science and Communications from the Algerian University. I have three wonderful kids of my own and have been working as an assistant teacher for 3 years now. I love seeing your kiddos smile, learn and grow. I am looking forward to doing fun and interesting projects with your kids and being there when they need any help. Let’s have an awesome year!
Thank you,
Ms. Yasmina
Daily Schedule
8:30-9:00: Arrival Students will change from outdoor shoes to indoor shoes and wash their hands upon arriving. During arrival routines, children will learn how to unpack their belongings, properly handle zippers, buttons, and shoes, and sign themselves into class daily. After all, children arrive each morning, there will be a morning activity, followed by movement and a morning snack
9:00-9:20: Morning Meeting Our meetings begin with music, greetings, and conversation. Children will learn to sit in the correct location, raise their hands, listen quietly, and engage in large group activities. During our meetings, we will discuss the current study unit and our day's schedule.
9:20-10:20: Center Time Each child will choose where they will play each day. Students are selected in random order, and they must make their selection based on which centers have openings. Center Choices are Library, listening, dramatic play, science, playdoh, art, and blocks. During center time, children will also participate in teacher-led small group activities relating to the unit of study or another theme.
10:20-10:30: Transition Clean up centers and get ready to go outside
10:30-11:30: Outdoor Play Gross Motor and social-emotional skills are developed as children play together on the playground
11:30-11:40: Transition Hand washing, Prepping for Lunch
11:40-12:10: LUNCH
12:10-12:20: Transition Toileting and Handwashing
12:20-12:50: NAP TIME
11:00-11:30: Transition Children will remove sheets and blankets from beds and put them away
1:00-2:10: Center Time Children choose another play center
2:10-2:40: Music/Movement Children participate in yoga, dance, and workouts.
2:40-2:50: Clean Up Time/Dismissal Children gather their belongings, pack their bags, put on their jackets, and wait to be dismissed
Sample Desert Room Lesson Plan
Desert Room Videos
Virtual Tours
The Brush your teeth Song presenting by Desert Room Parents
Parents’ Comments
“Our daughter loves being part of the daycare program at Wisdom Tree. She wakes up every day excited to go to school and talks so highly of her teachers and the staff at Wisdom Tree! We have noticed tremendous growth in our child’s confidence, academic skills, her ability to express her feelings, and most importantly, the school does a great job of promoting independence. The credit for this growth goes to all the teachers and staff at Wisdom Tree, as all have a hand in the care and education of each child. In this challenging time of social isolation, Wisdom Tree has provided a safe place for our daughter to learn and socialize with children her age. The school has strict COVID policies that make us feel safe sending our children to school during this pandemic, and we are beyond thankful. Wisdom Tree provides exceptional communication by email for monthly and general announcements, and daily communication via Brightwheel. We couldn’t be happier with our choice to be part of Wisdom Tree and plan to have our child attend Pre-K at Wisdom Tree next year. We also plan to enroll our younger children in the 2’s program when they turn two. Feel free to use all or any of this. Sorry for writing so much, but you guys are amazing!”
“Wisdom Tree is not just a school; it’s a family. My child had learned so much academically and socially since he started attending when he was two. All of the teachers and staff are smart, caring, and kind. Wisdom Tree provides a nurturing, safe and fun environment for children. I’m incredibly grateful to entrust my child’s education and well-being to such capable hands.”
