Friendship Co-Operative Playschool is a place where families, the teacher and staff work cooperatively to provide a learning environment, which fosters creativity and fun. It is a center where each child is recognized as a capable and competent learner in his or her own unique way, where children can explore and learn. It is a place where parents can share their culture, skills and interests to benefit and help the school progress and it is a place where lasting friendships are formed. Friendship Co-Operative Playschool was created for the family and family is still the foundation of the school today.
Learning Through Play
Learning is the heart of the pre-school curriculum. Through play, a child is learning to develop independence, initiative, resourcefulness, curiosity, creativity, and responsibility. Children need hands-on experiences and freedom to reach their potential. Developing a sense of self-worth is a priority. At pre-school he/she plays independently, in an atmosphere where nurturing adults are close at hand if help is needed. We provide a learning environment for your child that enhances their development.
Toys and activities are visible and accessible for the children to choose from, thus empowering them to make decisions and choices by themselves. We believe in child self-directed activities, including problem-solving, freedom of expression and making choices. Play promotes socialization and co-operation. An active learning environment stimulates curiosity and nurturing that bonds it all together.
Learning Centers
Creative materials such as paints, play dough, clay, paste, toys, including puzzles, books, educational toys, dramatic play and dress-up, blocks, climbing equipment, sand and water play are all part of their daily routine. These materials help develop cognitive, fine and gross motor skills, social, intellectual, emotional and language skills. Group time consists of group games, songs, exercises, Second Step Empathy Training, number and letter recognition, Jolly Phonics, Math concepts, etc. Although we do not use themes, some yearly topics will be incorporated into the curriculum, such as Christmas, Easter, etc. Also, topics such as Road and Fire safety are repeated every year.
Developmentally Anti-bias Curriculum
High quality child care provides an atmosphere that supports the “whole child”, which is the physical, emotional, mental, cultural and spiritual needs while also taking into account any special developmental needs a child may have. It is important to respect the cultural, religious and demographic differences of every child. Therefore we will model anti-bias methods, treating each individual child uniquely and equally.
Learning Through Play
Learning is the heart of the pre-school curriculum. Through play, a child is learning to develop independence, initiative, resourcefulness, curiosity, creativity, and responsibility. Children need hands-on experiences and freedom to reach their potential. Developing a sense of self-worth is a priority. At pre-school he/she plays independently, in an atmosphere where nurturing adults are close at hand if help is needed. We provide a learning environment for your child that enhances their development.
Toys and activities are visible and accessible for the children to choose from, thus empowering them to make decisions and choices by themselves. We believe in child self-directed activities, including problem-solving, freedom of expression and making choices. Play promotes socialization and co-operation. An active learning environment stimulates curiosity and nurturing that bonds it all together.
Learning Centers
Creative materials such as paints, play dough, clay, paste, toys, including puzzles, books, educational toys, dramatic play and dress-up, blocks, climbing equipment, sand and water play are all part of their daily routine. These materials help develop cognitive, fine and gross motor skills, social, intellectual, emotional and language skills. Group time consists of group games, songs, exercises, Second Step Empathy Training, number and letter recognition, Jolly Phonics, Math concepts, etc. Although we do not use themes, some yearly topics will be incorporated into the curriculum, such as Christmas, Easter, etc. Also, topics such as Road and Fire safety are repeated every year.
Developmentally Anti-bias Curriculum
High quality child care provides an atmosphere that supports the “whole child”, which is the physical, emotional, mental, cultural and spiritual needs while also taking into account any special developmental needs a child may have. It is important to respect the cultural, religious and demographic differences of every child. Therefore we will model anti-bias methods, treating each individual child uniquely and equally.
