Austin, TX
Crestview United Methodist Preschool
Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Telephone: (512) 451-9665 · Website: crestviewumc.org
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
The CUMP program is based on the interest, needs and abilities of the preschool-age child. We offer an educational experience through a well-planned program that provides opportunities for children to:
become aware that their own feelings and emotions are natural and acceptable.
learn to express themselves in constructive ways.
grow in their understanding and enjoyment of themselves and others by
learning to share, take turns and play cooperatively.
be active learners by exploring and organizing their world.
express curiosity and wonder at all the varied and interesting aspects of life.
explore new books, games, materials and activities.
try out new roles through dramatic play.
build a strong background of concrete experiences for language and cognitive development.
All activities of the preschool are designed to be developmentally appropriate while meeting the needs of the individual child. Children?s discovery of themselves and their world is very exciting. Learning to participate in group activities enables children to make the transition to kindergarten with less stress. PLAY is children?s work.
Social Skills & Work Habits
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| This school has increased my child's: | |
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| Ability to listen and follow directions |
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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 | ||
| Language | - | |||||
| Oral language | - | - | - | - | n/a | |
| Nursery rhymes, poems, songs | - | - | - | - | n/a | |
| Storybook reading | - | - | - | - | n/a | |
| Emerging literacy skills | - | - | - | - | n/a | |
| Cognitive Development | n/a | |||||
| Math and number sense | - |
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| Time & space | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Sci. reasoning/physical world | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Music | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Visual arts | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Physical activity | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Other subjects taught | n/a | |||||
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Crestview is based on learning through play. Teachers lead some age-appropriate activities but children are not required to participate.
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