Students have opportunities to cook and eat a variety of foods, have parties and picnics, go on field trips and host guest speakers. When the child is comfortable at one level, he or she can then move to the next. In the science lab, students work with magnets, colors, seasons, animals, insects and more. Sensitivity to issues in the classroom such as manners and behavior are brought before students for discussion and problem solving. These activities help them to refine their language development skills.
Students learn to play a recorder to learn the basics of pitch, notes, and listening to music.
Rest, snack, lunch and recess times are built into the schedule to give the children plenty of time to recharge throughout the day. To keep parents up to date on their child's progress, formal conferences are held three times a year. Parents are encouraged to communicate with the teachers anytime as needed. School readiness testing is done with all kindergarten children as part of the school's placement assessment process. Students who could benefit from an additional year of Pre-School before first grade are recommended to Maumee Valley's Transition Group.