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Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads
1465 Lakeside Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Philosophy & Approach
School Philosophy
General Approach to Learning:
Play-Based, Teacher-Led
Curriculum & Teaching Approach
Learning Philosophy & Tools
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Play- based |
mostly teacher led |
not formally in curriculum |
conducive environment |
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- Tracing paper and other writing instruments
- A well-stocked bookcase
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| Oral language |
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| Nursery rhymes, poems, songs |
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| Storybook reading |
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| Emerging literacy skills |
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| Cognitive development |
| Math & number sense |
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| Time & space |
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- Calendars and clocks
- Parquetry blocks, pegboards, and mosaic toys
- Maps
- Building blocks
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| Sci. reasoning/physical world |
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- A place for science activities such as growing plants
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| Music |
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| Visual arts |
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- Materials such as paint, ink, paintbrushes, crayons, markers, chalk, paper, etc.
- Art work on the walls
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- 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
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Separation
Separation is Handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on
