Recreation Services

Early Learning Classes at the Paul Derda Recreation Center

Paul Derda Recreation Center (PDRC)

13201 Lowell Blvd  303-460-6900

Kim Evelsizer Coordinator 303-460-6911

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PDRC Early Little Learners For ages 2 ½ - 3 years. This class offers preschoolers the opportunity to develop socially, intellectually and physically. Play, games and crafts are used to relate to the everyday life of the child.

 Children must be TOILET TRAINED and not in diapers or pull - ups to be eligible for this class. Children need to be 2 1/2 years of age by September 30, 2008 to enroll!

PDRC Little Learners Plus For ages  3 - 4 years This class is an extended class for preschool children. It includes crafts, games and playtime. The structured theme curriculum places emphasis on large motor, small motor, cognitive, science and math life skills. Children must be toilet - trained and not in diapers or pull - ups to be eligible for this class. Children need to be 3 years of age by September 30, 2008 to enroll!

PDRC Early Explorers Plus For ages 4 - 5 years. This class focuses on preparing your youngster for kindergarten. Various activities are used to help your child gain a general understanding of theme topics as well as letters and numbers. Your child is exposed to structured classroom situations as well as unstructured time. This is a “PRE - K” course. Children need to be 4 years of age by September 30, 2008 to enroll!

Expedition Into Phonics
This one hour class will take the Early Explorer deeper into the world of phonics! Children will explore letter sounds with “zoo phonics” activities by using visual, auditory and large motor skills to practice letters, sounds and word formation. These tools will guide the child on the pathway to reading success. This is a good review for kindergarten. Let the Adventure begin! This program will be showcased at PDRC on August 15!
Age: 4-5 years. Available for Pre-k and Kindergarten

*No class November 26-November 27