Cactus Crew (3-4 years)
HEATHER M., LEAD TEACHER
Ms. Heather earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and worked with children for over five years before joining our center in 2022. She is First Aid and CPR certified and works full time from 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
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
