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Program Information for 2008-2009 School Year
There are five groups at the
Children's School:
Extended Day Program
An extended day option on Monday-Friday
to 3:00 p.m. is offered for children in
the Preschool and Kindergarten programs.
This program provides children of
different ages an opportunity to
interact in a nurturing and stimulating
environment.
View the Sample Schedule sheet (PDF)
the
Group Schedule and Tuition Costs
sheet (PDF) for 2008-2009 school year.
Summer Program
A 6 week summer program program is normally offered each summer.
Learn more about the program.
General Description of Groups
- Preschool East (2.9 - 3.9):
Children are assisted with leave-taking
so both the child and the parent feel
comfortable and knowledgeable about the
classroom routine, expectations, and
range of activities. Children are able
to explore a variety of activities and
materials and are encouraged to use
tools appropriately and express their
thoughts and needs to teachers and other
children. Beginning social awareness
and interpersonal skills are stressed.
- Preschool West (3.9 - 4.8):
The establishment of positive and
enjoyable relationships with other
children is stressed. Children are
supported in their attempts to initiate
play, cooperate with others, and
negotiate conflicts successfully.
Children are encouraged to expand their
knowledge and mastery of familiar tools
and materials and use them in novel and
interesting ways. Literacy and math
skills are fostered in classroom
experiences which acknowledge the
intense social concerns of children of
this age. Emphasis is placed on verbal
expression of ideas in a group, in
depth planning, and problem-solving
tasks.
- Afternoon Preschool (2.9-4): This
class provides an opportunity for
children to be part of a broad mixed-age
group for a shorter time period each
week. Children are supported in
becoming successful members of a group,
while learning about classroom routines
and expectations. They are encouraged
to use language in various social
contexts. There are opportunities to
develop creative expression through a
wide-range of art, sensory and musical
materials. Opportunities to develop body
awareness, strength and coordination as
well as developing respect for others
occurs each day in many contexts
including outdoor play.
- Kindergarten through Second Grade:
Both the Kindergarten and the First/Second Grade Classes seek to
establish a community in which mutual respect for one another's backgrounds,
experiences, ideas and concerns is a priority. The cooperative learning
atmosphere will enable the children to work and play together productively. The
curriculum will integrate literacy, mathematics, natural, physical and
social sciences, and the arts. The rhythm of each day will include large
group gatherings, small study groups, independent work periods, outdoor play,
and a significant block of time during which children may pursue their own
interests and develop friendships. Within the context of our developmental
classrooms, each child will be encouraged to experience the joy of
productivity, expressivity, mastery, friendship and enhanced self-esteem.
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