Children create structures of all types, which fosters their creativity while teaching them some important principles of problem solving, spatial relationships, fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, verbal skills, social skills and even basic science and math concepts. Many of the building materials in the block area were purchased with an MBNA grant written by Mrs. Richards. The Quiet Area is brimming with books, puzzles and developmentally appropriate games. A Puppet Theater provides for some interesting, creative interaction and entertainment in the Pretend Area. Pre-K has been fortunate to have a variety of guest readers that include parents, grandparents, high school students and members of the community.
Students reflect on their activities of the day, discussing what they did and what was learned.
It gives children a structured, consistent opportunity to describe their actions and the results of them. Active Learning is achieved through the use of materials, manipulation, choice, words and support. Content incorporates time spent each day focusing on content areas, and key experiences in math, language, the arts, social studies and physical education. Assessment is achieved through the use of portfolios, observation, daily teacher planning and evaluation and the use of anecdotal records.