Background on our program…

In December 2022 our Little Hawks Pre-K program was awarded a Pre-K Block Grant which financially supports our program. We are extremely fortunate to have our program fully funded and we are able to offer busing to our Pre-K students. Students are able to experience a learning environment that focuses on play-based learning and teaching our youngest Hawks how to be life-long learners. This year we welcome Mrs. Lexi Andrews, as our Pre-K teacher, who has created a wonderful classroom that will allow your child to grow and develop strong foundational skills. 

A typical day at Little Hawks 

Arrival: Students wash hands, write name, make milk choice, and answer the question of the day.

First group: Music and dance, discuss the plan for the day, phonics activity, and personal discussions/share out.

Free Choice Centers: Students move around the classroom independently and engage at an interest center. 

Whole Group: Students participate in activities geared toward literacy, math, and science. 

Gross Motor: Students play on outdoor playground or engage in an indoor movement activity.  

In the Little Hawks classroom

Our program is a half-day blended program. Our AM session runs 8:00-10:40am and PM session runs 12:15-2:55pm. 

Students are given 60+ minutes of free choice play daily. This allows the children to be in control of their learning. Centers are established based on the student’s interests. We have several centers in the classroom. Students can go to the art center, snack table, block center, dramatic play, music, sensory table, technology, science center, light table, toys and games, reading and writing center.

How to enroll to be a Little Hawk

Contact the Hiawatha Elementary office at 815-522-3336 to schedule a screening appointment. 

At the appointment, each child will receive a hearing and vision screening through the DeKalb County Health Department. They will also be evaluated using the Brigance developmental screening. Parents will complete an interview and home language survey.