 Beach Street School recognizes that all children develop differently, at individual times and have individual needs. Therefore, each teacher assesses her childrens' levels of development and plans her program within a framework that has evolved from staff discussion, workshops and common planning. This procedure not only provides continuity but encourages a creative, individualized program that reflects new educational theory and sound practices.
A variety of activities develop large and small motor skills. Language and concept imagery are explored though stories, poetry and nature investigations. We strive to introduce the children to a variety of art media. Music and cooking occupy an important place in our curriculum. In addition, music specialists visit the school each month.
The student/educator ratio is 7 to 1.
Beach Street School has a variety of programs designed for different ages of development. They include:
- The Three Year Old Program (Nursery)
- The Four Year Old Program (Pre-Kindergarten)
- Literacy and Science Enrichment Program
- Field Trips
We also offer:
- Lunch Bunch
- Extended Day
- Enrichment Programs
- Monthly Craft Workshops
A typical day is as follows:
- Arrival
- Free Play - Center Time (a time to make choices)
- Clean-up Time - Everyone helps to put the toys away
- Project Time - Creative, art, science or cooking projects
- Story Time
- Snack Time- Juice, milk and a variety of low sugar/peanut free snacks. Holidays and birthdays are special and a time for parents to provide a treat.
- Circle Time - Group time with music, games, drama and activities that foster readiness skills.
- Outdoor Play - There is a large sunny yard fully equipped to provide opportunitites for climbing, running, sliding, swinging and exploring.
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