Pre-Kindergarten
Download Pre-Kindergarten Program Book (PDF format - 309 KB)
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Our approach to early childhood education is grounded in our purpose of integrating ecology, culture and community to ensure academic excellence and personal success. All students experiencing the Journeys School Pre-Kindergarten program will be well-prepared for Kindergarten. A child’s natural passion for learning will be supported and nurtured. Focus is on the whole child in the four areas of development: cognitive, language, social-emotional and physical. Both the social and ecological environment are used to enhance and improve all areas of student learning, motivation and behavior. In addition, we aim to pay careful attention to family members, teachers and the physical environment.
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In addition to a place-based educational setting, the Pre-Kindergarten Program incorporates principles influenced by the Reggio Emilia Approach.
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Children are provided with a supportive learning environment in which they have access to a wide variety of resources that actively build language and conceptual development.
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Children are exposed to math and numbers in meaningful ways through our environment and play.
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Outdoor Exploration is held each day for one hour. This is a time for students to freely explore their natural surroundings and interact with each other in a physically active setting.
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Through art children are able to express themselves and communicate their ideas in various mediums.
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Journeys School’s Pre-K music program is guided by the Orff method in it’s approach to music education.
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Students in Pre-K are introduced to Spanish with immersion experiences in the classroom and age-appropriate activities such as songs and daily rituals..
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Children have opportunities to listen to and share stories, ideas, feelings and thoughts with their peers on a daily basis.
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Journeys are designed to enhance curriculum while giving students the opportunity to explore their community.
