WHY SEND YOUR CHILD TO OUR PRESCHOOL?

Why send your child to our Preschool:

·         Curriculum to stimulate curiosity, creativity, cognitive development, confidence, communication and social skills

·         Literacy , science exploration, math concepts and music included in all classes

·         Planned appropriate learning experiences to meet each child’s individual development level

·         Curriculum designed to meet New York State Learning Standards

·         Educational field trips

·         Classroom environment designed to promote active leaning

·         Little Tyke/IBM Computers in each classroom

·         Outdoor, fenced in, age-appropriate playground for gross motor development

·         Professionally trained staff

·         Certified teacher to assess Kindergarten readiness

·         Low teacher/child ratio

·         Family-teacher  Conferences

·         Universal Pre-K Program in collaboration with the Chenango Forks School District

·         Parents always welcome to visit or help in the classroom

·         Parent Group to provide input on policies

 

Research shows that children learn through play and exploration in an environment facilitated by responsive adults.  Based on this knowledge we design our program to provide a balance between active and quiet times, large group activities, small group activities and time to play alone or with others, and outdoor play. 



COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Preschool curriculum is designed to promote curiosity and creativity by presenting themes that build on what the child already knows. New information is presented through play situations and actual experiences that appeal to all the child's senses. They will develop reading, writing, verbal communications, problem solving, and logical thinking skills.


PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Outdoor play, movement with music, working with play dough, constructing with blocks, stringing beads, doing puzzles, sand and water play, exploring art with crayons, markers and paint all contribute to large and fine motor development.


SOCIALIZATION

Many young children do not have the opportunity to play with other children their own age. Being together with peers increases the child's ability to respect the rights of others, share toys and materials, work cooperatively with others on completing a task and resolve conflicts.


INDEPENDENCE

The growth of a child must include increasing self-responsibility. Preschool encourages a first step in this process. The child learns to spend time away from home and the family in a classroom setting supervised by people who are trained in early childhood education, and in an atmosphere especially designed for young children.


EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A child's success as a person is determined by emotional development as well as mental capability. Lengthening attention span, learning to follow verbal directions and developing a positive self concept have a great influence on "readiness" for school. Activities are planned to help develop these qualities.


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Last updated 2/4/2010