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Playtime
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At Great Explorations there’s a lot happening during playtime! Knowledgeable teachers understand that children learn best through hands-on experiences and manipulation of materials. To Parents, this learning may look like play, but it is play with purpose. (NAEYC) Little ones are building, knocking down, lifting, bouncing, jumping, hiding, feeling, smelling, exploring and so much more. At Great Explorations children are busy when they’re playing, and more than that, they are learning!
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Learning with Manipulatives
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Manipulatives play an important role in our preschool curriculum. Children learn best when they're having fun and that's exactly what our program provides. Having fun while learning increases children's motivation, engagement, and self confidence. Manipulatives help students make the leap from intuitive to logical thinking, from the concrete to the abstract (Hartshorn and Boren, 1990). The excitement our classroom provides creates a lifetime love of learning. More in this category:.
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Monthly Themes
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Read more about September themes. Read more about October themes. Read more about November themes. Winter and Snow Fun. Christmas and New Year’s Day. Read more about December themes. Sun, Moon, and Stars. Read more about January themes. Read more about February themes. Down on the Farm. Read more about March themes. Earth Day - Recycling. Read more about April themes. Read more about May themes.
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Preschool - Academics
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The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. Our comprehensive curriculum is based on. The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. Which is fully aligned with state early learning standards, and combines a mixture of developmentally appropriate practices, including: Theme Based, Emergent (capitalizing on teachable moments), and Play Based. Using exploration and discovery as a way of learning,. The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. We have integrated the nationally acclaimed. HWT) curriculum into our program. D...
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Preschool - About Us
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Our unique in-home early childhood education and child development program combines the benefits of a formal preschool education with the warm and familiar comforts of a loving home. Familiar surroundings help to make transitions easier for young children. Check out these amazing learning materials we use in our classroom. We recommend them for at home learning too! We help you prepare children for kindergarten.and beyond.
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Learning About Veterinary Medicine
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The children had a great time learning about veterinary medicine with Dr. Carla Playford! More in this category:. Laquo; Wacky Science. Learning with Manipulatives ».
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Newsletters
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Newsletter - April 2016. Newsletter - February/March 2016. Newsletter - September/October 2015. Check out these amazing learning materials we use in our classroom. We recommend them for at home learning too! We help you prepare children for kindergarten.and beyond.
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Playing House
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Dressing up and playing in the kitchen is one of the most popular activities at Great Explorations Preschool! Holding a simple tea party with friends develops socialization skills and is a lesson in cooperation, teamwork, math and so much more. More in this category:.
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Wacky Science!
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Is it a liquid? Is it a solid? Just what is this stringy, slimy, rubbery stuff? At Great Explorations, children experience hands-on science! Fun at its finest! More in this category:. Laquo; Learning Letters. Wacky Science ».
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Discover the Magic of Nature with Great Explorations!
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Discover the Magic of Nature with Great Explorations! Research shows that interactive experiences in the outdoor world contribute to a child’s creativity, and helps to develop self-esteem, social skills, visual/spatial skills, senses, problem-solving and observation skills, and large and small motor skills. To a child, nature provides a fun and magical place where imaginations soar through endless exploration and discovery! More in this category:. Nature Walk ».
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