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Safari Room (3-4 years)

LEAD TEACHER, TERA STANTON

Ms. Tera works full time, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Safari Room.  She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Educational Studies, is fluent in Sign Language and has worked with children of many ages.  Tera joined our team in early 2009 and is CPR and First Aid certified.   

              

ENVIRONMENT

  • An engaging, structured environment that helps children learn through routines and both group and individual activities. 
  • Children have three hours of free play per day
  • The environment is changed to support the lesson plans
  • This room is licensed for up to twelve children

CURRICULUM

  • Lesson plans consist of activities in social emotional growth, motor skill development, acquisition of language, cognitive development and Christianity 
  • Activities are planned using individual time, small groups, large groups, and music and movement
  • Children are exposed to all areas of develoment through theme-based units that encourage exploration and curiosity
  • Children begin exploring the structures of group care that will help to ease the transition into kindergarten and the school system
  • Teacher reads to children in group and individual settings
  • Teacher continues to solidify potty training skills by working closely with parents to ensure continuity between home and school

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

  • Teacher encourages and welcomes parent participation and involvement