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Austin, TX
Barton Creek Child Development Center
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Telephone: (512) 301-4788 · Website: bartoncreekkids@aol.com
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
| Play-based with some structure | |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction | |
| Montessori | |
| Waldorf | |
| Co-op | |
| Reggio-Emilia |
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Savvy Source's Comments
Our school has chosen High Reach Learning, an award-winning research-supported curriculum, to use in the classrooms. Through this curriculum, your child will experience a well-rounded balance of learning activities and many opportunities to develop important skills needed to be successful in school.
Social Skills & Work Habits
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| Ability to sit still for longer periods of time |
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| Ability to be a part of a group of children |
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| Self-sufficiency and independence |
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| Awareness of others’ feelings |
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| 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 | ||
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