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Seattle, WA
Early Learning Development Center
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neighborhood: Fremont/Phinney Ridge · Telephone: (206) 789-0067 · Website: www.eldc.org
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based | |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction | |
| Montessori | |
| Waldorf | |
| Co-op | |
| Reggio-Emilia |
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Director's Comments
The Center has a yearly Piaget-based Curriculum, stressing the need to utilize all senses for the most efficient learning. Activities are based on the specific age and developmental level of the children in each group and include art, science, pre-reading and math skills, dramatic play, music, and language development.
Social Skills & Work Habits
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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 | Yes | |||||
| Oral language | - |
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| Nursery rhymes, poems, songs | - |
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| Storybook reading | - |
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- | n/a | |
| Emerging literacy skills | - |
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- | - | n/a | |
| Cognitive Development | n/a | |||||
| Math and number sense | - |
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| Time & space | - |
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| Sci. reasoning/physical world | - |
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| Music | - |
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| Visual arts | - |
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| Physical activity | - | - |
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| Other subjects taught | n/a | |||||
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Director's Comments
Our primary function in all we do is to teach the children social skills and problem solving. We have a non-violence policy in regards to the children's play and equipment. We believe it is important to teach children how to deal with their anger and frustration in ways that bring about resolution without using violence as an outlet or means. The Center's curriculm and policies are all religious neutral. Lesson plans are posted weekly in each classroom.
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