92nd Street YM-YWHA Nursery School

School Philosophy

General Approach to Learning: Play-Based

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
Oral language
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs
Storybook reading
Emerging literacy skills
Cognitive development
Math & number sense				more More Information Puzzles
Time & space
Sci. reasoning/physical world
Music
Visual arts
Physical activity				more More Information A playground with climbing equipment Bean bags, balls, and other objects that children can throw, kick, and play 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

Day in the Life

General School Mission

Home-School Connection

Parents Say They are Encouraged to:

• Hold social events at the school to build community
• Fundraise
• Are required to make donations ourselves
• Are able to visit the school anytime we want
• Go on field trips
• Volunteer in the classroom
• Receive newsletters

Modes of Communication

• Notes
• Phone Calls
• Voice Mail
• Special Meetings
• Two or More Regular Conferences
• Drop-Off
• Pick-Up
• Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school