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Dallas, TX
Bethel Early Learning Center

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Lake Highlands ·  Telephone: (214) 348-8375  · Website: betheldallas.org

• Summary
• General Info
• School Philosophy
  & Day-in-the-Life
• Curriculum &
  Teaching Approach
• Quality of
  Teaching
• Home/School
  Connection
• Discipline,
  Health & Safety
• Ages, Schedule
  & Tuition
• Application &
  Admissions
• Kindergarten
  Placement&Tips

General Approach to Learning

	Play-based
	Play-based with some structure
	Predominantly teacher-led instruction
	Montessori
	Waldorf
	Co-op
	Reggio-Emilia

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Director's Comments

We believe that children learn best through free play, but that some structure is helpful. We provide structure through targeted teacher encouragement, play stations, etc. There is a formal structure to our curriculum, but children move through it at their own pace, receiving guidance when needed.

Savvy Source's Comments

We believe that children learn best through free play, but that some structure is helpful. We provide structure through targeted teacher encouragement, play stations, etc. There is a formal structure to our curriculum, but children move through it at their own pace, receiving guidance when needed.

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.9)
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Ability to be a part of a group of children
Self-sufficiency and independence
Awareness of others’ feelings
Cooperation with other children

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Curriculum and Teaching Approach

	PLAY-BASED	PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE	MOSTLY TEACHER LED	NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM	CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
Language					Yes
Oral language	-		-	-
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-		-
Storybook reading	-		-	-
Emerging literacy skills	-		-	-
Cognitive Development
Math and number sense	-		-	-	Yes
Time & space	-		-	-	Yes
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	-	Yes
Music	-		-	-	Yes
Visual arts	-		-	-	Yes
Physical activity	-		-	-	Yes
Other subjects taught	Because we are church-based preschool, we do have a Bible curriculum that is integrated with our age-appropriate thematic units. We have daily Bible times teaching the weekly story in a variety of ways using a variety of props such as puppets, story boards and books. We reinforce our Christian values through Bible-based songs and prayers.

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Director's Comments

We believe in children learning through play first and foremost. However, the teacher plays an important and intregal role in every classroom. The teacher sets the 'stage' for learning through play by introducing the theme, related props and learning materials. Most activities are introduced/taught by the lead teacher then overseen by the teacher and assistants.

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
There is a good age-appropriate balance between teacher-led instruction and free play with structure. Sometimes the kids are in centers, sometimes there is a little lesson first, then they are in centers. All involve a lot of movement, and creative activities for the kids to learn and express themselves.

Parent #2
My children may be too young for some of these things to apply exactly.

Parent #3
Some topics are covered through lessons with activities. When my child brings home paperwork at the end of the week, I can see the art projects and other topics that have been covered. In addition, during the school year, we receive a weekly list of themes covered, activities, songs, etc.