Preschool
The Preschool is a group of sixteen to eighteen three to five year olds. Most children stay for two years before moving on to Kindergarten.
The room is staffed with two full time teachers and two part-time teaching assistants each day.Three adults are present from 9:30 to 1:00 each day.
The major goal in the Preschool is to provide a warm, supportive environment that encourages children to explore their world, gain self-esteem and flourish in a social setting. The program is centered on
play, which serves as an important medium for growth in all aspects of
development. For example, dramatic play provides preschoolers the opportunity to problem solve, negotiate, take others' perspectives and articulate one's thoughts clearly. Having the time to focus on such play is the most effective way a child can practice these social skills.
Teachers encourage children to learn through active exploration and interactions. We provide many opportunities for children to touch, manipulate and explore a variety of materials that are concrete and relevant to the children's lives. We continually monitor the children's interests and abilities and create curriculum that evolves from these observations. Socialization skills and problem solving skills are a major focus in the Preschool room. Expanding upon language skills and stimulating early literacy and mathematical skills is also a part of each
day.
The room is staffed with two full time teachers and two part-time teaching assistants each day.Three adults are present from 9:30 to 1:00 each day.
The major goal in the Preschool is to provide a warm, supportive environment that encourages children to explore their world, gain self-esteem and flourish in a social setting. The program is centered on
play, which serves as an important medium for growth in all aspects of
development. For example, dramatic play provides preschoolers the opportunity to problem solve, negotiate, take others' perspectives and articulate one's thoughts clearly. Having the time to focus on such play is the most effective way a child can practice these social skills.
Teachers encourage children to learn through active exploration and interactions. We provide many opportunities for children to touch, manipulate and explore a variety of materials that are concrete and relevant to the children's lives. We continually monitor the children's interests and abilities and create curriculum that evolves from these observations. Socialization skills and problem solving skills are a major focus in the Preschool room. Expanding upon language skills and stimulating early literacy and mathematical skills is also a part of each
day.