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Our staff are qualified professionals with degrees in Early Childhood Education. They regularly participate in training classes pertaining to child development. Our staff know how to foster independence, cooperation, organize play, group task and problem solving amongst our preschool friends.
At this age children are beginning to develop special friendships and will begin to interact with their peers. Teachers will be facilitators and assist with problem solving. As kindergarten readiness is a process, academic small groups are introduced during our Pre-K program. Activities will be simplified or enhanced to meet the developmental needs of the children. The following areas are covered within our curriculum: Reading Readiness, Math Readiness, Arts/Crafts, Science, Music and Movement, Practical life and Bible Story. A variety of stimulating hands-on activities will enhance the development of fine and gross motor skills, cognitive, social and emotional development and academic development. Our preschoolers are also introduced to two secondary languages, Spanish and French, during circle time and small groups.
Every morning our preschoolers start off their day with Circle time which will include stories, songs, finger plays, Bible Story, show-n-tell, with a weekly emphasis on a color, shape, letter, and a weekly theme. During small group time each preschooler will participate in the following academic activities daily: Reading readiness, Math readiness, Arts/Crafts and science. Our print rich environment enhances the emerging interest of writing and early literacy skills. During free time there is ample opportunity for your child to explore housekeeping, blocks, manipulatives, library, art and water table area. Our teachers evaluate the children formally twice a year and of course daily communication and daily visits are encouraged.
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Preparation for Kindergarten is highly promoted at this level. Our Educational Programs are designed to support and encourage the growth and development of young children. The goals for our children are to build their self-confidence, initiative, self-control, independence, persistence and their ability to concentrate. Our teachers are qualified professionals with degrees in Early Childhood Education.
They regularly participate in classes pertaining to child development. Our thematic Pre-k curriculum is designed to help children achieve the necessary skills to prepare for Kindergarten. The children learn through a multitude of hands on experiences, circle time, Bible story, reading and math readiness activities, science, open-ended art, large and small group activities, computer readiness and cooking. Our preschoolers are also introduced to two secondary languages, Spanish and French, during circle time and small groups. Every morning starts off with Circle time , which includes stories, songs, Bible Story, a weekly color, shape, number and weekly theme. During small structured group time, each preschooler will participate in reading readiness , math readiness, arts/craft or science activity daily. Our children are solidly prepared for Kindergarten when they graduate from our program. The children are printing, sight reading, able to solve simple number problems, stay on task and complete given activity.
As educators of young children we understand that all children develop at their own pace. Learning is a process that takes time and is never complete. Our teachers evaluate the children formally twice a year and of course daily communication is always given.
Our interest areas are arranged to encourage curiosity and support the children’s development. We provide the children with opportunities to choose from various areas during free time: Housekeeping, Library, Blocks, Science/Math, Table toys, Art and Water Table area.
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