Preschool & Young Fives ~ Our Approach

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Small Groups

Each teacher is in her own classroom with her own small group of children. Our ratios are:

√   3 year olds: 10 children 
√   4 year olds: 12 children 
√   Young Fives: 12 children 

Together All Year

• Since the children stay together all year, they become close friends, and so do their families.
  

• We group the children according to age and ability.

• ​We do not have a nap time, but children may nap, if they need to.

Ready For Kindergarten

• We get to know each child, keep track of her needs and strengths, and plan activities that challenge her individually.

• We work on academic skills, such as reading, writing and math.

• We also work on social skills, such as how to join a group of children at play.

Communication

• Our teachers and parents share photos, videos, work samples, progress reports and more through an easy app called Seesaw.
• We have parent teacher conferences 3 times per year.​
• We write report cards twice a year.
  
• We also love phone calls and email.
  

Peaceful Atmosphere

• This may be the first time your child is without you or the first time he must talk in a group setting, and we want him to feel safe.

• ​We plan our routines carefully and maintain a calm pace.​​
• ​​We love this time in a child’s life, and we want your child to love it, too.

Magical Times

• We make ice cream, care for classroom pets and have parties.
  

• We sing and dance and laugh.

• We want school to be a special place where children get to do wonderful things.