Pre-School

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Lincoln School offers a rich, multi-sensory, activity based program for children ages 3 and 4 directed by a fully qualified teacher. A full description of the program follows below.

Although the school year begins in mid August, admissions are rolling on a space available basis until the limit of 20 is reached. There are two program options, full day from 9a.m to 2:30pm or half day from 9am to noon. Transportation is also available.

There is an open visiting time from 11 to 12 every Friday morning. We encourage parents to drop in and see the program in action. Call ahead if possible to be sure the class is not on a field trip.

Philosophy

• Lincoln School believes in creating a secure, happy environment in which children are eager to come to school; a place where 3 and 4 year old children engage in learning activities that are developmentally appropriate.
• We believe that children are active, experiential learners and therefore need a world rich in materials and varied learning experiences. Our methods help them develop both large and fine motor skills critical to successful independence in their daily environment.
• We believe that emphasis should be placed on acquiring social skills which enable children to benefit from group activities within a multi-cultural environment.
• We believe that pre-school is a place where children's emotional development lays the foundation for academic learning and for the next step in their education. Children's self-expression and creativity blossom when they have varied artistic experiences.
• We provide an English speaking environment designed to support language development.
• Our teachers are warm, caring adults who respect children as individuals while being sensitive to their needs.

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Program Description
The program incorporates the following elements:

Practical Life: Simple utilitarian activities to enable children to maintain and control their environment. Children want to copy adult activities and to be able to perform them by themselves.

Sensorial Training: Education regarding and development of the senses is directly connected to children learning about the world around them and to their future learning.

Mathematics: Number ideas are assimilated by children through everyday activities.

Language: Language learning emerges through an environment rich in experiences which students share through the spoken and written word.

Cultural: Children learn to respect and appreciate their own and other cultures through varied experiences including art, dance, music, and cooking.

Physical development: The daily practice of motor skills develops children¹s balance, coordination, and harmonious well-being.

Free Activity: Free activity is an essential part of the 3-4 year old child’s needs as they can repeat and practice activities of interest to themselves. Role playing helps children in their emotional, gender, and personality development.

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Daily Schedule
Mornings: Welcome
Free-activity
Circle
Stations
Tidy-up/Toilets
Snacks
Recess - Playground
Music & Movement
Cleaning/Toilets
Projects
Circle: story time

Noon: Dismissal or Lunch

Afternoon:
Playground
Rest - Quiet time
Projects
Circle: story time
Cleaning/Toilets


2:30 pm Dismissal

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Admission
Maximum number of Students: 20
with a balance between 3 & 4 year olds

Options:
Program A.
Full day, 5 days per week, 9 am to 2:30 pm

Program B.
Half day, 5 days per week, 9 am to 12 noon

Admission Criteria:
Toilet trained
Priority given to siblings
Priority given to those desiring full day program
At least 3 years old by Sept. 1

Application:
Application forms will be available at the school. Parents are expected to meet with the Director and/or the Pre-School Head Teacher as part of the admission process. Please contact us to make an appointment.

Cost:
Full Day program $200/month
Half Day Program $160/month
Admission Fee $100 (one time only)
Transportation $40/month (optional)

Payments are due in quarterly installments. The admission fee is due one week after notice of admission.

Food:
Children should bring a snack and lunch from home.

Location:
The Pre-school is located on the ground floor of the primary wing of the new Lincoln School building. The spacious classroom has a separate outdoor play area. Outdoor play will also be in the Adventure Playground.

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