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Seattle, WA
Bethany Bear's Preschool

Five Stars

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

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neighborhood: Green Lake/Wallingford ·  Telephone: (206) 632-1902

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 believe in facilitating learning in the classroom, but not being so structured that a teachable moment is lost. We guide the children to find the wonder in learning.



Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four And Half Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Three and Half Stars
Cooperation with other children Four 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 - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
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 - -
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 - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - -
Other subjects taught We offer a French class after school on Tuesdays. n/a

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


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