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Oakland, CA
Lakeshore Children's Center

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

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neighborhood: Oakland Downtown / Lake Merritt ·  Telephone: (510) 893-4048  · Website: http://www.lakeshorechild...

• Summary
• General Info
• School Philosophy
  & Day-in-the-Life
• Curriculum &
  Teaching Approach
• Quality of
  Teaching
• Home/School
  Connection
• Discipline,
  Health & Safety
• Ages, Schedule
  & Tuition
• Application &
  Admissions
• Kindergarten
  Placement&Tips

General Approach to Learning

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

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Savvy Source's Comments

We believe quality preschool and kindergarten programs include periods of active play integrated with more structured times throughout the day. We believe in devoting large blocks of time for free-choice activities, so children can engage in elaborate play, and can choose a number of different activities to explore. In short, we plan a child-centered day. As the academic portion of the their day occurs while our School Age children are at Crocker Highlands, the focus of our program is on fostering development in other areas of interest, including sports, games, crafts, dramatic play, cooking, science projects, and carpentry. Extracted from www.lakeshorechildrencenter.org

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Ability to be a part of a group of children
Self-sufficiency and independence
Awareness of others’ feelings
Cooperation with other children

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Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Savvy Source's Comments

Goals for the Kleines and Kinder Haus Programs The goal of the Kleines and Kinder Haus Programs is to provide a curriculum which fosters competency through activities which encourage growth and development of the total child. Both Programs emphasize development of the following six areas of personal growth: Social Children participate and cooperate in a group setting. They communicate comfortably with both adults and peers. They show respect for each other's rights and property. They accept limits for behavior. They show understanding and value of their own and others' cultures. They gain an understanding and appreciation of non-sexist values. Emotional Children develop the following traits: positive self-awareness trust in peers and staff independence and initiative self-control and responsibility for one's actions patience self-expression empathy for the feelings of others Creative Children demonstrate original thought through creative self-expression. They take creative risks by exploring new media. Physical Children develop large motor coordination. They develop fine motor skills, including eye/hand coordination. They exhibit body and spacial awareness. They demonstrate effective personal hygiene practices. Cognitive Children learn to solve problems and make decisions. They seek information for skill development. They demonstrate curiosity through exploration. They learn to follow instructions. They develop listening skills. They exhibit the ability to finish a project or task. Life Skills Children develop responsibility for self and surroundings. They develop an awareness of safety practices. Extracted from www.lakeshorechildrencenter.org