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Berkeley, CA
Benvenue Children's Home Preschool
Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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neighborhood: Elmwood · Telephone: (510) 540-6550
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (5.0) | |
| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job | |
| Patient and affectionate with children | |
| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her | |
| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior | |
| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day | |
| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate | |
| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses | |
| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off | |
| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute | |
| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them | |
| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn | |
| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts | |
| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parent #1
One teacher has vast expertise in music, so music and movement are a large part of the everyday rituals and routine. On top of that, another dance teacher comes in every week and works with small groups of kids. Teachers also present an elaborate cooking project for the kids every week that models healthy eating, encourages new tastes, and impart information about other cultures through this culinary experience. The kids love cooking and dance day, each week!
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