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Round Rock, TX
St. Williams Mother's Day Out
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Telephone: (512) 255-4473 · Website: www.saintwilliams.org
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based | |
| Play-based with some structure | |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori | |
| Waldorf | |
| Co-op | |
| Reggio-Emilia |
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Savvy Source's Comments
Structured, yet focus is on socialization rather than academics. We also incorporate kindergarten readiness skills.
Social Skills & Work Habits
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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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 | |||||
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| Nursery rhymes, poems, songs | - |
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| Storybook reading | - | - |
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| Emerging literacy skills | - | - |
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| Math and number sense | - | - | - | - | ||
| Time & space | - | - | - | - | ||
| Sci. reasoning/physical world | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Music | - |
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| Visual arts | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Physical activity |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
They do Chapel which is bible study. Songs and plays are used to help teach. The Catholic Religion is not pushed upon anyone.
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