| Our Program |
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In order to promote an atmosphere for growth, our experienced teachers provide special opportunities for art, music, language development, block-building and other manipulatives, science projects, family life and physical activities. Children are presented with a wide variety of materials, equipment and experiences. They are encouraged to explore and experiment. All classes have a strong emphasis on nature and observing seasonal changes on our serene grounds. Essential to our program is the teacher’s role of listening to and talking with each child. We encourage creativity and our teachers understand that children put as much of themselves into their creative activities as adults put into their work. We believe a child’s growth at preschool is greatly enhanced by a parent’s presence in the classroom - an essential part of the cooperative nature of this preschool. Parental participation in class reassures and pleases children, and it reinforces the importance of classroom work. It also allows parents to be involved in their child’s first steps away from home to school, making the transition as smooth as possible for both parent and child. Each year the families of Fort Hunt Preschool gather for a variety of activities outside the normal school day. There are monthly training coffees to help parents become better classroom helpers. The fundraising committee organizes a terrific Silent Auction, fun “family nights” at area restaurants and a kid's rummage sale. Our teachers give parents the opportunity to accompany the children on great field trips during the school year. There are also casual Potluck socials on the calendar as well. During the long summer months, a Thursday morning playgroup is held at the school’s playground to help kids stay in touch through the summer with their Fort Hunt Preschool friends. |
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