Literature Based Planning - At CUMC Preschool, instead of planning around themes, or around a letter of the alphabet, we plan around a good piece of children's literature. Reading development hinges upon the experiences children have with the printed word. It is important that books relate directly to children's lives in a meaningful way so that reading becomes important to them. Rather, it is to establish a love of and interest in the printed word - a love that will serve your child throughout his or her life. The practice of combining children of several age groups into one classroom is the current trend in preschool as well as elementary education.
Children learn from each other.
We at CUMC Preschool feel that our developmentally appropriate multi-aged approach to learning will provide your preschooler with a very positive experience. It will provide experiences that enrich and support each child's cognitive, social, emotional, physical and creative development. Within the preschool's 3 hours, each child will have opportunities to create, to explore the environment, to learn problem solving and personal interaction skills, to learn concepts through first hand experiences, and to develop a positive self-concept through a balance of self directed and teacher directed activities. Opportunities for solitary play as well as group activities will be provided. Staff will serve as positive rote models and will provide care that is supportive, warm and responsive to each child's individual needs.