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Jackson, MI
Jackson Christian School - Elementary

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Telephone: (517) 784-6161  · Website: www.jacksonchristianschool.org

General Approach to Learning


Director's Comments

Although our day includes free play choices, our teachers guide the learning by setting up centers and activities. We are structured, but child centered. Children learn to cooperate with others, follow directions, and use good manners.



Curriculum and Teaching Approach

PLAY-BASED PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE MOSTLY TEACHER LED NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
Language Yes
Oral language - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Cognitive Development
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Time & space - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Music - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Visual arts - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Physical activity - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Other subjects taught We have a former missionary to Mexico come into our classroom and teach Spanish, and then we reinforce her lessons during the week. We also visit our wonderful Library weekly to gain an appreciation for books. Our class thoroughly enjoys Physical Education in our full sized gym with a certified Physical Education instructor!

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