What is the ratio of
children to teacher?
6:1
What are your discipline techniques?
I maintain a positive discipline policy, which focuses on prevention, redirection, love, consistency and firmness. I stress two main patterns of behavior: respect for other people and respect for property. The children are explained the rules, so they are all familiar with the guidelines. I will try to prevent problems, redirect when appropriate, discuss inappropriate behavior, encourage making amends when offense involves another person, and sometimes withdraw privileges based on the principle of "natural consequences". An example might be where a child is misusing a toy then he/she will not be allowed to play with the toy for a period of time. Sometimes when children are fighting or throwing toys, we will put the toy in a short time out, and then bring it back into circulation a little later.
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will there be any spanking, physical abuse, verbal abuse, name calling or isolation used. Food will never be withheld from children as a means of punishment.
What types of snacks are provided?
I offer fresh fruits and vegetables as well as graham crackers or animal crackers and water. You are welcome to provide a snack or have your child bring a water cup. I may offer a non-traditional snack in the event we are incorporating it in with a theme for the week. For example jellybeans might be offered during the "J" week. I am also happy to accommodate children with food allergies.
What type of curriculum is used?
I teach the children one letter/number/shape each week. Each week has 12 activities that they will complete that teaches them a variety of skills and also incorporates the letter of the week. Every day we say the Pledge of Allegiance before we begin circle time. Circle time consists of learning the date, days of the week, months of the year, the weather, today, tomorrow, and yesterday and reviewing which letter/number/shape we are working on that week. I incorporate sign language with each lesson as well. Included in the 12 activities are matching, sequencing, counting, tracing, graphing, cutting and lacing. We do music and movement as well as art projects too.
6:1
What are your discipline techniques?
I maintain a positive discipline policy, which focuses on prevention, redirection, love, consistency and firmness. I stress two main patterns of behavior: respect for other people and respect for property. The children are explained the rules, so they are all familiar with the guidelines. I will try to prevent problems, redirect when appropriate, discuss inappropriate behavior, encourage making amends when offense involves another person, and sometimes withdraw privileges based on the principle of "natural consequences". An example might be where a child is misusing a toy then he/she will not be allowed to play with the toy for a period of time. Sometimes when children are fighting or throwing toys, we will put the toy in a short time out, and then bring it back into circulation a little later.
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will there be any spanking, physical abuse, verbal abuse, name calling or isolation used. Food will never be withheld from children as a means of punishment.
What types of snacks are provided?
I offer fresh fruits and vegetables as well as graham crackers or animal crackers and water. You are welcome to provide a snack or have your child bring a water cup. I may offer a non-traditional snack in the event we are incorporating it in with a theme for the week. For example jellybeans might be offered during the "J" week. I am also happy to accommodate children with food allergies.
What type of curriculum is used?
I teach the children one letter/number/shape each week. Each week has 12 activities that they will complete that teaches them a variety of skills and also incorporates the letter of the week. Every day we say the Pledge of Allegiance before we begin circle time. Circle time consists of learning the date, days of the week, months of the year, the weather, today, tomorrow, and yesterday and reviewing which letter/number/shape we are working on that week. I incorporate sign language with each lesson as well. Included in the 12 activities are matching, sequencing, counting, tracing, graphing, cutting and lacing. We do music and movement as well as art projects too.