Cactus Crew (3-4 years)
CAROLYN C., LEAD TEACHER
Ms. Carolyn earned a B.A. degree in Family & Consumer Sciences and worked for over a year as a Lead Teacher at another center before joining Hillcrest in 2021. She works 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is CPR and First Aid Certified.
ENVIRONMENT
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An exciting room where children are encouraged to actively explore during three hours of free play per day
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Children continue practicing the structures of group care that will help to ease the transition into kindergarten and the school system
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The environment is changed to support the lesson plans
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This room is licensed for up to sixteen children
CURRICULUM
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Lesson plans consist of activities in social emotional growth, motor skill development, acquisition of language, cognitive development and Christianity
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Activities are planned using individual time, small groups, large groups, and music and movement
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An emphasis is placed on the three areas of math concepts: number and operations, spatial relationships and measurements
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Children are exposed to all areas of development through theme-based units that encourage exploration and curiosity
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Teachers plan activities to motivate children to engage in writing and encourage and assist children in their writing efforts
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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Teachers encourage and welcome parent participation and involvement
