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Why
would I send my child to a Pre-K Program?
A year in Pre-K provides the perfect bridge between
pre-school and kindergarten. While we do focus on
developing academic skills, we recognize that not all
children are ready for a structured kindergarten program.
In Pre-K, children are given ample opportunity to explore
their world, discover how things work, and investigate the
world around them, in an environment that nurtures their
natural curiosity
What is
your student-teacher ratio?
There are three teachers in Pre-K, with a maximum enrollment
of 18. This allows plenty of opportunity for individualized
instruction. While the children do participate in Circle
Time and various activities as a whole group, they are
broken down into groups of 6 for language arts and math
activities.
What is
your daily schedule?
Children
arrive at school between 7:50 and 8:10. They are
responsible for unpacking their backpacks and folders.
After a brief free playtime, the children participate in
Morning Meeting, Circle Time, and a theme-related activity.
Following recess, the children go to Small Groups, where
they are engaged in a variety of literacy activities and
math games. Everyday the students go to one or more
specials, which include Computer, Library, Music, Art, and
Gym. Pre-K children eat lunch in the classroom, and then
have recess with the Kindergarten. The afternoon consists
of Center Time, Snack, rest, and an end of the day
activity. The children can be picked up between 2:50 and
3:10.
How are
children grouped for Small Groups?
Children
are not “grouped” in Pre-K. Students are placed in Small
Groups based upon what their strengths are at any given
time. The goal is to meet each child where they are,
challenge them appropriately, and help them to develop a
love of learning.
What if
my child is reading?
The
beauty of the Pre-K program at Chapin is the student-teacher
ratio. Since Pre-K aged children develop at varying levels
and speeds, our class size allows the teachers the
opportunity to work with and challenge each child at their
current developmental level
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