Yellow Door: Three to Four Year Olds
Our Three to Four Year Olds Classroom
WELCOME TO YELLOW DOOR
A collaborative and engaging environment
Tiny Tigers™ in Yellow Door learn through play-oriented experiences and meaningful project-based explorations. Educators design daily group gatherings and guided provocations inspired by children’s current interests, encouraging curiosity and shared discovery. Enriched by weekly walking trips, visits from community experts, and outdoor adventures, this classroom experience fosters connection, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging as Tiny Tigers™ grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively.
Child Development Teacher: Emily Grace
Email: egkbv@missouri.edu
Current families can call (573) 882-3883to speak directly with a member of the Yellow Door team.
If you are a prospective family, please call (573) 882-4318 to speak to an administrator.
Collaboration in action
CLASSROOM SCHEDULE
With a focus on collaboration, Yellow Door’s schedule features play-orientated learning and project-based explorations. Tiny Tigers™ participate in daily group time and guided learning provocations curated to their current interests. Weekly walking trips, visits from community experts, and outdoor adventures highlight some of the unique learning opportunities available to enrolled Tiny Tigers™.
Where curiosity drives discovery
OUR CURRICULUM
The CDL utilizes the Project Construct Curriculum in all classrooms. This research-based constructivist framework focuses on hands-on, child-led learning and aligns with the Missouri Early Learning Standards (MELS). Educators seek to engage, inspire, or challenge children through dynamic project-based work. Drawing on the principles of Piaget and Vygotsky, Tiny Tigers™ build knowledge through interaction, experimentation, and guided problem-solving. All activities are designed to foster independence, grow curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills through robust play-based learning.
Learning through play and discovery
Exploration In Action
The following activities offer a glimpse into the play-based experiences of the Yellow Door room.
Touch a Truck
As part of their Transportation project, Tiny Tigers™ got to meet their favorite trucks! A recycling truck, tractor, ambulance, and firetruck all made their way to CDL so Tiny Tigers™ could explore the vehicles and learn more about the important work they do. Their drivers were also on standby to offer insights into the unique job each vehicle does. Our Tiny Tigers™ also helped their teachers write invitations to the drivers as well as thank-you notes for their time.
Missouri Early Learning Standards: Approaches to Learning; Language and Literacy; Life Science.
Transportation Safety
Tiny Tigers™ surveyed the staff and students of CDL as well as HDFS faculty to learn what color car is the most popular. Armed with clipboards, Tiny Tigers™ met with their participants to practice active investigation and research. They then worked with their teacher to analyze the data and determine the most popular color.
Missouri Early Learning Standards: Approaches to Learning; Mathematics; Language and Literacy.
MEALS
Yellow Door will enjoy seasonal menu items in a family-style setting. To build confidence and independence, Tiny Tigers™ will serve themselves and practice setting up and cleaning after each meal. Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, they are encouraged to explore a rich world of flavors and textures. When possible, produce and herbs from the children’s garden are included in menu items.
Tiny Tigers™ in this room will also be given the opportunity to periodically practice cooking and engage in taste testing with our Chef.
