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Dallas, TX
First United Methodist Developmental Learning Center

Four And Half Stars

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

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neighborhood: Downtown ·  Telephone: (214) 220-0453  · Website: www.firstchurchdallas.com

General Approach to Learning

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

source: This information was provided by the director


Director's Comments

We also believe in teacher-led instruction. We know the developmental milestones children should reach by Kindergarten and have a structured curriculum in place to ensure that all of our children learn to their utmost potential.



Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions Four And Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four And Half Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four And Half Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four And Half Stars
Cooperation with other children Four And Half Stars

source: This information was provided by parents

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

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

Yes

Time & space - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Sci. reasoning/physical world - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Physical activity - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Other subjects taught Spanish lessons, Chapel, Music and Movement, Dance and Drama n/a

source: This information was provided by the director This information was compiled by Savvy Source



Parents' Comments

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