In addition, they are tested to determine readiness for first grade. Preschool teachers share both their observations and the test results with parents and offer their conclusion as to the best environment for a child in the coming year. If it is decided that it would be to a child's advantage to have an extra year before first grade, a recommendation is made for the Transition Group. Some of our older kindergarten students are placed in this group also. Housed within MV's Preschool, the T-Group differs in several ways.
Class size is limited to Twelve students.
Students are challenged to take risks and accept increased responsibilities to build their self confidence. Most importantly, T-Group students are the leaders of the Preschool. In class, students are assessed individually. Their lessons and.activities are designed to prepare them for the more formal program presented in the elementary grades. Reading readiness is continued by combining a whole language approach visual tactile and auditory use of words- with phonetics.