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Berkeley, CA
A Brighter Today
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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 704-0266 · Website: www.abrightertoday.org
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction | |
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| Waldorf | |
| Co-op | |
| Reggio-Emilia |
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Savvy Source's Comments
Mostly free choice play with the appropriate one-on-one therapies for child's specific condition. From interview with director 3/15/06
Social Skills & Work Habits
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| Ability to be a part of a group of children |
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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 | ||
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Most activities are teacher led but children are also encouraged to work on their own and choose the activities they would like to take part in.
Parent #2
In general, the program has some structure, primarily around particular activity stations being open/closed, but the children are free to play/participate within those constraints.
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