You probably have heard some of these terms, at least in passing: Montessori, pre-K, arts-based, Waldorf, Head Start. So, what is a typical school day like? What do the children do?

photo by: Mike Yoder

Preschoolers at First Presbyterian Church, 2145 Clinton Parkway, work on drawing the letter V in a class exercise.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Teacher Lisa Marie Benke introduces preschoolers at First Presbyterian Church, 2145 Clinton Parkway, to the artist of the month, Dale Chihuly, before going to an art class to create their own art.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Preschoolers at Lawrence Montessori School, 5005 Legends Drive, work in the circle at the beginning of school on Friday, March 8, 2013.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Assistant teacher Jenica Nelson provides one-on-one time, helping Krishna Abraham, 3, with some color skills March 8, 2013, at Lawrence Montessori School, 5005 Legends Drive.

photo by: Richard Gwin

A preschooler at Lawrence Montessori School, 5005 Legends Drive, works on a spelling project on Friday, March 8, 2013.