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CHROMA Early Learning Academy
Pre-K Prep 3–4 Years

The Independence Phase.

Building the stamina and independence needed for "big school". Structured centers focusing on writing grip, logic, and multi-step projects.

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Pre-K Prep
PrismPath five-pillar development chart Radar chart showing the balance across physical, emotional, social, academic, and creative development for Pre-K Prep. Physical Emotional Social Academic Creative

The PrismPath™ balance for Pre-K Prep shifts across physical, emotional, social, academic, and creative development.

PrismPath™ Focus

Academic Readiness.

The chart shifts towards Academic preparation. We focus on self-regulation (Emotional/Social) and the physical stamina needed for writing (Fine Motor).

  • Logic & Order: Sequencing, sorting, and patterns.
  • Pre-Writing: Pincer grip mastery and tracing.
  • Self-Regulation: Managing transitions and impulses.
Pre-K literacy readiness

Sound awareness that helps children step into kindergarten with confidence.

In Pre-K and GA Pre-K classrooms, literacy readiness grows through stories, songs, conversation, vocabulary, and playful sound work. Heggerty Phonics supports children as they learn to hear, blend, segment, and play with sounds.

Heggerty Phonics

Daily phonemic awareness practice helps children hear and work with sounds before formal reading begins.

Language-rich classrooms

Teachers reinforce literacy through read-alouds, songs, vocabulary, conversation, and purposeful play.

Kindergarten confidence

Children build listening, oral language, and sound-awareness skills that support a smoother next step.

Sample Day

Pre-K Prep Rhythm

Slide through a sample Pre-K Prep day built from this program schedule.

Pre-K Prep
6:30am

Early Arrival

A gentle, happy start with cozy play, handwashing & restroom care

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What families can expect

Pre-K Prep is supported by more than a schedule.

The daily experience is built around relationships, thoughtful routines, and developmentally appropriate support so children can feel known, safe, and ready for what comes next.

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Ready for a more connected classroom rhythm

Children strengthen inquiry and communication through early literacy, mathematical thinking, cooperative play, and problem solving. Teachers support self-regulation and kindergarten readiness through purposeful, age-appropriate experiences.

Purposeful language and literacy

Children build vocabulary, sound awareness, storytelling, print knowledge, and confidence expressing ideas.

Connected math learning

Numbers, patterns, shapes, measurement, and reasoning appear in projects, routines, and hands-on play.

Self-regulation for school

Children practice listening, planning, completing steps, managing transitions, and working with classmates.

Projects with growing depth

Longer investigations encourage children to ask questions, revisit ideas, and explain what they discover.

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Questions families often ask

Planning for Pre-K Prep

What is the difference between Pre-K Prep and GA Pre-K?

Pre-K Prep supports three- to four-year-olds as they build the language, independence, problem solving, and classroom habits that prepare them for a Pre-K year.

How does Pre-K Prep build kindergarten readiness?

Teachers deepen early literacy, mathematical thinking, cooperative play, self-regulation, and multi-step learning through developmentally appropriate experiences.

How are families kept informed?

Teachers share observations and classroom updates so families can understand current growth and the skills children are practicing next.