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San Jose, CA
Cornerstone Preschool
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neighborhood: Almaden Valley · Telephone: (408) 268-7595 · Website: www.cornerstoneshcc.com
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
Our program schedule is very structured. We set aside significant time zones for free play, large motor development, music, and small group teacher directed activities. We strive for balance in all the important areas. Free play time is equipped with activity choices that build development. Children learn best through play. Teachers see to it that the materials and equipment that children play with is developmentally appropriate as well as appealing to the child.
Social Skills & Work Habits
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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 | Cornerstone is owned by South Hills Community Church and teaches Christian principles in developmentally appropriate ways. The Christian principles most closely resemble appropriate social and life lessons. Our focus on social skill building is very strong. | n/a | ||||
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Director's Comments
Teachers see to it that all developmental areas are covered and children receive a balance of opportunities to experience and master skills. Child directed activity centers are our first line approach; however teachers guide and direct through dialogue within those activities and reinforce concepts through small group interaction.
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