The House Of Little People

School Philosophy

General Approach to Learning: Teacher-Led

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Learning Philosophy & Tools

	Play- based	mostly teacher led	not formally in curriculum	conducive environment
Language
Oral language
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs
Storybook reading
Emerging literacy skills
Cognitive development
Math & number sense
Time & space
Sci. reasoning/physical world
Music
Visual arts
Physical activity
Other subjects taught

Home-School Connection

Parents Say They are Encouraged to:

• Hold social events at the school to build community
• 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

Separation

Separation is Handled through:

• Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
• Extra staff dedicated to handle separation