Learning approach and features
Hively Avenue Preschool is an active, hands-on learning environment. We participate in "Minds in Motion," a program of physical activities that prepares a child to be focused and ready to learn.
Features
We introduce preschool children to a letter of the alphabet each week. Many of our activities, songs, crafts and stories reinforce the letter of the week.
We introduce children to colors, numbers and shapes and we work on pre-reading, pre-writing and writing skills.
We have large, dedicated play spaces that allow children to learn and discover through daily hands-on play opportunities.
We have a weekly worship time when we introduce the children to Bible stories and Godly character-building traits.
We help develop a child's social and emotional abilities through learning hand-on skills and peaceful techniques to deal with challenges and conflicts.
Our class sizes are small, which allows each child to receive individual attention from a trained, experienced teacher.
Goals
To provide a safe, supportive and nurturing atmosphere where each child feels he/she is special, unique and a loved child of God.
To introduce each child to basic learning concepts (letters, numbers, colors, and shapes) as well as social skills to help lay the foundation for future learning.
To use active, hands-on learning to encourage growth socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically.
To teach each child how to cooperate with others, resolve conflicts, and develop healthy relationships.
To encourage and support parents as they launch their children into the school years.
More features
We take the children on at least two field trips each school year; one in the fall, and the other in spring. We also host special themed days in the building throughout the year. Evening family fun nights are planned to encourage families to be actively involved in their child’s education.
We have frequent visits from a local children's librarian who leads our students in songs and share wonderful books.
Parent/Teacher night is held in the fall. Parent/Teacher conferences are held in the spring.
We work with the PACE program (Preschool Assisting Children’s Education) to offer speech therapy in our building to our preschool-aged children who demonstrate a need and qualify for such services.