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We're proud to offer three
excellent preschool programs. A few considerations that may be helpful:
·
your
child's age and level of maturity
·
your
child's personality
·
how
comfortable your child feels in social situations
2010-2011
Programs
Each of our classes is
described in more detail below, or check out our parents corner to see what each class is up to this
semester.
Registration: Registration for new families for
the next school year begins in mid-February. Please contact us
for more information.
Parents need to carefully consider their children's
learning styles and developmental stages when choosing classes. For
instance, an older child may be less mature than some younger ones or an
easily distractible child may find a large class over stimulating. On the
other hand, a social, adventurous child may do better in a larger group
with more activity choices. Rather than just looking at the oldest class
possible, consider whether your child might gain more from being one of
the older students in the slightly younger class. The most important
consideration should be your child's needs.
Little Friends
Little Friends offers two
classes, one meeting twice a week and one meeting three times a week. The
M-W-F class is slightly older than the T-Th class.
The T-Th class is
specifically designed for younger children (30 mo - 3˝ in the fall) who
are undergoing the transition between the almost total dependence of home
to the relative independence of a preschooler.
We try to nourish the
physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth of each child in an enticing
environment of self-discovery. We endeavor to provide the young
preschoolers a continuity with familiar activities of the past and
present and an introduction to new experiences. Social skills are
emphasized. Hands-on activities provide developmentally appropriate
pre-reading, pre-math, science and literacy experiences.
The class’ teacher provides
a warm and caring atmosphere to welcome children to their first school
experience.
Every week there is a new
theme in the classroom. Check out
the T-Th class page to see what is going
on in this class.
The M-W-F class is designed
for 3 to 4˝ year olds who are growing more adventuresome. Children must be completely
potty-trained.
This is an age where
children are still relatively "me-centered", so one goal is to
help the students become more aware of others' feelings and needs. We
also work on ways children can effectively express their own feelings and
needs The low adult to child ratio helps maintain a positive atmosphere
as we work on these goals.
Compared to the T-TH class,
the M-W-F class features more independent activities, more
decision-making by the students, activities to encourage group
participation, and some family participation field trips. We try to
engage the children's "multiple intelligences" with a great
variety of hands-on activities. Check out the M-W-F class
page.
Kirkland Preschool
Kirkland Preschool's T-W-Th
class is a larger group and slightly older (3˝ - 5˝) than the Little
Friends M-W-F class. It appeals to those children who are very
independent and self-motivated, who are comfortable with groups, and who
are able to pay attention to others' ideas. This lively class gives students
many opportunities to explore creative avenues and social relationships.
Field trips offer another way for the children to actively learn.
The T-W-Th class presents
"kindergarten readiness skills" as a subtly interwoven
foundation of letters, sounds, numbers, and numerals. Language and
vocabulary skills are emphasized.
Always, attention is paid to
each individual's developmental level. And always, creativity and
positive self-image are encouraged. Visit us at the T-W-Th class
page.
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1999-2008, Kirkland Preschool. All photos used with parents' permission.
Last updated 1/24/2008.
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