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Signs of a Great pre-k program
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1). Children spend most of
their playing and working with materials or other children. they are not
expected to sit for long periods of time.
2). Children have
access to various activities throughout the day. Look for assorted building
blocks and other construction materials, props for pretend play, picture
books, paints and other art materials, and table top toys such as matching
games, and puzzles. Children should not all be doing the same thing at the
same time.
3). Teachers work
with individual children, small groups, and the whole group at different times
during the day. They do not spend all their time with the whole group.
4). The classroom is
decorated with children's original artwork, their own writing with invented
spelling, and stories dictated by children to teachers.
5). Children learn
numbers and the alphabet in the context of their everyday experiences. The
natural world of plants and animals and meaningful activities like cooking,
taking attendance, or serving snack provide the basis for learning activities.
6). Children work on
projects and have long periods of time to play and explore. Worksheets are
used little if at all.
7). Children have an
opportunity to play outside every day. (Weather permitting) Outdoor play is
never sacrificed for more instructional time.
8). Teachers
read books to children individually or in small groups throughout the day, not
just at group time.
9). Curriculum is
adapted for those who are ahead as well as those who need additional help.
Teachers recognize that children's different background and experiences mean
that they do not learn the same things at the same time.
10). Children and
their parents look forward to school. Parents feel secure about sending their
child to the program. Children are happy to attend.
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