Programs Welcome to the Preschool Abington Friends Preschool builds upon the sense of excitement and curiosity that children bring to their first school experience. Designed to strengthen a young child's developing skills of independence and sociability, the Preschool combines a focus on the individual with an ever-widening sense of community. An emphasis on community, rooted in the Quaker beliefs at the heart of the school, permeates the Preschool curriculum. Children work in groups for many project.
Teachers model peaceful conflict resolution through example, play and direct meditation.
Children come to know their own group and other Preschool classes, as well as other members of the school and the surrounding community. Preschool faculty members work closely with parents through frequent conversations, detailed written reports and parent-teacher conferences. Parents visit classrooms often to observe, share a favorite a book, demonstrate a skill or to participate in community events. The Preschool Program is for children aged eighteen months to five years.