Children in the Early Preschool program have opportunities to demonstrate and practice newly developed self-help skills. Social skills, such as fostering new friendships and learning to deal with conflicts among friends, are modeled and encouraged by the teachers. While working on sharing, the children also have things and places of their own to care for at the Center. They are encouraged to persist at self-chosen tasks and activities and to make choices at different play centers. The children have the opportunity to interact with Plymouth State College students who plan developmentally appropriate and meaningful activities.
Children bring their own lunch.
Milk is provided at lunch. The teachers communicate regularly with parents. They seek to understand home expectations and to work with parents in the best interests of the child. No child may stay at the Center longer than nine hours per day. Preschool Program Preschoolers enjoy a greater variety of experiences and an increasing number of small-motor activities such as cutting, art, manipulatives, and cooking.