A Better Choice Children's Academy

School Philosophy

General Approach to Learning: Play-Based, Teacher-Led

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Learning Philosophy & Tools

	Play- based	mostly teacher led	not formally in curriculum	conducive environment
Language				more More Information Tracing paper and other writing instruments A well-stocked bookcase Listening centers
Oral language
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs
Storybook reading
Emerging literacy skills
Cognitive development
Math & number sense				more More Information Puzzles manipulatives
Time & space				more More Information Calendars and clocks Parquetry blocks, pegboards, and mosaic toys Maps Building blocks
Sci. reasoning/physical world				more More Information A place for science activities such as growing plants Pets for children to watch and care for
Music				more More Information Musical instruments
Visual arts				more More Information Materials such as paint, ink, paintbrushes, crayons, markers, chalk, paper, etc. Art work on the walls
Physical activity				more More Information A playground with climbing equipment Bean bags, balls, and other objects that children can throw, kick, and play Tricycles Enough room for children to move around and play and a suitable indoor alternative to the outdoor playground on rainy days Sandboxes and/or water stations for play
Other subjects taught	Spanish, Dance, Computer

Home-School Connection

Home-School Connection: From the Director

Separation

Separation is Handled through:

• Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
• Small group sessions
• Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
• Parents in classroom early on
• Abbreviated schedule at start of school year