Expresskins Preschool Has Openings: Learning Through Play in Palatine

At Expressions Preschool at Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, children learn through play, movement, creativity, and connection. Our therapeutic preschool gives children opportunities to explore their interests, practice new skills, and build relationships in a warm, neuroaffirming environment.

We have openings for children ages 3–5! Our program meets Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to noon, at our Palatine location.

What Do We Do at Expressions Preschool?

Our preschool activities bring communication, social interaction, movement, and early learning together. Weekly themes help connect stories, songs, crafts, and play in ways that are meaningful and fun.

Circle Time, Stories, and Songs

We share books, sing songs, and explore our weekly theme together. These activities offer opportunities to learn vocabulary, answer questions, share ideas, and participate alongside peers.

We support different ways of joining in. A child might participate through words, gestures, movement, or another form of communication.

Hands-On Learning Stations

Children explore activities such as sorting, matching, building, pretend play, and creating art. During a vehicle theme, for example, children might sort cars by color, build roads, and explore stories and songs about transportation. A fall theme might include apples, leaves, and acorns.

These experiences create opportunities to practice problem-solving, fine motor skills, communication, and collaboration.

Early Literacy and Jolly Phonics

We introduce early literacy through books, songs, playful sound activities, and brief Jolly Phonics lessons. Children revisit a sound throughout the week and explore it through related activities and learning stations.

Our goal is to make sounds, letters, and books enjoyable while respecting each child’s developmental pace.

Movement and Gross Motor Play

Movement is part of our preschool experience! Gym activities and theme-related movement games give children opportunities to explore balance, coordination, strength, and motor planning.

Movement also provides opportunities to share space, communicate with peers, and work together.

Friendship and Social-Emotional Learning

We support social learning as it happens naturally during play. Children have opportunities to invite a friend into an activity, express preferences, ask for help, negotiate ideas, and navigate disagreements with adult support.

We help children communicate their needs and boundaries while learning to recognize and respect those of others. Building relationships starts with feeling safe, understood, and valued.

Support That Meets Children Where They Are

Our developmental, relationship-based approach considers each child’s interests, communication style, sensory needs, and ways of participating.

We offer encouragement and support as children explore something new, join a group activity, or work through a challenging moment. We value meaningful participation, growing confidence, and the joy of discovery.

Welcoming Families Throughout Cook County and the Northwest Suburbs

Expressions Preschool is located in Palatine, Illinois, and welcomes inquiries from families throughout Cook County and surrounding communities, including:

Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Inverness, Barrington, South Barrington, Barrington Hills, North Barrington, Lake Barrington, Deer Park, Kildeer, Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Roselle, and Lake Zurich.

If you are looking for a play-based therapeutic preschool in Palatine or the surrounding northwest suburbs, we would love to tell you more about our program.

Ask About Our Preschool Openings

Ages: 3–5
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–noon
Location: Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy
1 East Northwest Highway, Suite 100, Palatine, IL 60067

Call 847-907-9227 to learn more about Expressions Preschool and current openings.

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Come play, explore, connect, and learn with us!