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Showing posts with label delaware county preschools. Show all posts

Selecting the Right Preschool for Your Child



Many parents want to know why preschool is essential for their children. If you are new to the area or a first-time parent, you may need to realize preschools start registration and tours/open houses during the winter months. Many preschools in the area fill up quickly, so you need to act fast to secure the perfect spot for your child. Fun Things is here to guide you through the many choices to find a preschool that fits your family.

The significance of enrolling your little one in preschool cannot be understated. Most preschools accept children aged 2 ½ - 3 years old, and it's an excellent way for them to prepare for the educational challenges of kindergarten. Preschool gives kids the chance to hone their social skills, such as learning how to share, take turns, and collaborate with other children. During their preschool experience, they can explore their interests and build up their self-assurance. It also enables them to develop their language skills, like expressing themselves and paying attention to others. Preschool further permits children to enhance their physical abilities and coordination through creative play and physical activities.

What to look for when selecting a preschool

When you're deciding on a preschool for your child, there are a few things to consider. The safety of the premises should be a top priority, so make sure the doors are secure, and all staff have the necessary background checks. Do some research into the curriculum offered and make sure it aligns with your child's educational goals. You should also speak with teachers and staff to get an understanding of the school's atmosphere. Other things to look into are the school's location, cost, and any extracurricular activities available. Ultimately, pick the school that best meets your needs and provides the best environment for your child to learn, develop, and flourish.


Questions to ask when you visit a preschool


When it comes to student/teacher ratios, what can you tell me?


How do you handle discipline?


Do we need to make sure that my child is potty-trained before enrolling?


How many teachers are CPR/First Aid trained?


Do you spend time outdoors? How often?


What is the tenure of your teachers?



This article was provided by Lima Christian Nursery School. To learn more about the affordable programs that Lima offers, visit their website or call 610-566-9303 ext. 2.

Selecting the Right Preschool for Your Child


Many parents want to know why preschool is essential for their children. If you are new to the area or a first-time parent, you may need to realize preschools start registration and tours/open houses during the winter months. Many preschools in the area fill up quickly, so you need to act fast to secure the perfect spot for your child. Fun Things is here to guide you through the many choices to find a preschool that fits your family.



The significance of enrolling your little one in preschool cannot be understated. Most preschools accept children aged 2 ½ - 3 years old, and it's an excellent way for them to prepare for the educational challenges of kindergarten. Preschool gives kids the chance to hone their social skills, such as learning how to share, take turns, and collaborate with other children. During their preschool experience, they can explore their interests and build up their self-assurance. It also enables them to develop their language skills, like expressing themselves and paying attention to others. Preschool further permits children to enhance their physical abilities and coordination through creative play and physical activities.


What to look for when selecting a preschool


When you're deciding on a preschool for your child, there are a few things to consider. The safety of the premises should be a top priority, so make sure the doors are secure, and all staff have the necessary background checks. Do some research into the curriculum offered and make sure it aligns with your child's educational goals. You should also speak with teachers and staff to get an understanding of the school's atmosphere. Other things to look into are the school's location, cost, and any extracurricular activities available. Ultimately, pick the school that best meets your needs and provides the best environment for your child to learn, develop, and flourish.


Questions to ask when you visit a preschool


When it comes to student/teacher ratios, what can you tell me?


How do you handle discipline?


Do we need to make sure that my child is potty-trained before enrolling?


How many teachers are CPR/First Aid trained?


Do you spend time outdoors? How often?


What is the tenure of your teachers?



This article was provided by Lima Christian Nursery School. To learn more about the affordable programs that Lima offers, visit their website or call 610-566-9303 ext. 2

Preschool Preview Day at Darlington Arts Center

Preschool Preview Day
Thursday, April 24 at Darlington Arts Center

rehearsal
 Preschoolers recently performed “The Cherry Tree” as part of a unit on Nature. Students read the book, learned about Japanese culture through traditional songs and dances, and acted out the story for parents and friends.
(Pictured, L-R: Sophia Lai, Aisling Donahue, Lauren Lucas, Grace Lucas, and drama teacher Lisa Eckley Cocchiarale)


Darlington Arts Center invites families to preview Darlington Preschool, an arts-integrated Preschool program, on Thursday, April 24 from10:30am – 11:30am. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and experience first-hand how an arts-based curriculum can build a strong foundation for young learning.

Children will participate in a morning of arts-integrated lessons with Darlington’s Preschool teachers while parents will have the opportunity to meet teachers, tour the facility, and ask questions about the curriculum. Parents are also welcome to stop by Preschool Open House every Thursday and Friday through the end of the school year, from 10:00 am – 12:00pm.

Spaces in the 2014-2015 Academic Year are open. By attending Preschool Preview Day, families will receive a $10 coupon. Please RSVP to Katie@darlingtonarts.org

Darlington’s arts-integrated preschool program is based uniquely in “Learning Through the Arts.” Emphasizing creativity, imagination, exploration, and active participation, the program helps students develop critical comprehension and memory skills through music, art, dance, and drama. Students benefit from multi-week units of core curriculum developed by a certified teacher, traditional preschool activities including circle time and outdoor play, high-quality arts-based learning activities with professional Teaching Artists, and learning responsibility and cooperation by working with peers. For more information, visit www.darlingtonarts.org.

Recent studies show the power of engaging in the arts on a student’s academic success and personal development: In a 2009 study by West Chester University psychologist Eleanor D. Brown, children in an arts-integrated preschool produced “more positive emotions such as interest, happiness and pride, and greater growth in emotion regulation across the school year.” In addition, students who participate regularly in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement than their peers (Americans for the Arts).

Darlington Arts Center is located at 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA. It is convenient to Delaware, Chester and New Castle counties, less than a mile east of Rte. 202, just south of Rte. 1, and 1¼ miles from the Delaware state line. For questions or directions, please call (610) 358-3632 or visit www.darlingtonarts.org


  

Darlington Hosts Preschool Open House


Darlington Hosts Preschool Open House
“An Adventure through the Arts”
Thursday, February 20th




Darlington Arts Center is hosting a kid-friendly Preschool Open House on Thursday, February 20 from 9:45 am – 11:00 am. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and participate in “An Adventure through the Arts.” Throughout the morning, children will participate in 3 different activities with Darlington’s teaching artists (music, art, dance, or drama), and families will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet Preschool instructors, and learn about the curriculum.

New spaces are open this month! Families interested in signing up for the remainder of the year OR for 2014-2015 will receive a $10 coupon by attending the open house. Registrations will be accepted at the event.

Please RSVP to Katie@darlingtonarts.org

Darlington’s preschool program uniquely exposes young learners to music, art, dance, and drama. Emphasizing creativity, imagination, exploration, and active participation, the program helps students develop critical comprehension and memory skills. Students benefit from multi-week units of core curriculum developed by a certified teacher, traditional preschool activities including circle time and outdoor play, high-quality arts-based learning activities with professional Teaching Artists, and learning responsibility and cooperation by working with peers. For more information, visit www.darlingtonarts.org.

Darlington Hosts Preschool Open House

Darlington Hosts Preschool Open House
“An Adventure through the Arts”
Tuesday, December 10

drum

Preschool music teacher Stevie Neale shows Preschool student Aisling Donahue (of Wilmington)
how to play a drum during a Native American unit


Darlington Arts Center is hosting a kid-friendly Preschool Open House on Tuesday, December 10 from 9:45 am – 11:00 am. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and participate in “An Adventure through the Arts.” Throughout the morning, children will participate in 3 different activities with Darlington’s teaching artists (music, art, dance, or drama), and families will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet Preschool instructors, and learn about the curriculum.

New spaces are opening in January, and registrations will be accepted at the event. By attending Preschool Open House, families will receive a $10 coupon. Please RSVP toKatie@darlingtonarts.org

Registrations for January will also be accepted at the event. By attending Preschool Open House, families will receive a $10 coupon. Please RSVP to Katie@darlingtonarts.org

Darlington’s preschool program uniquely exposes young learners to music, art, dance, and drama. Emphasizing creativity, imagination, exploration, and active participation, the program helps students develop critical comprehension and memory skills. Students benefit from multi-week units of core curriculum developed by a certified teacher, traditional preschool activities including circle time and outdoor play, high-quality arts-based learning activities with professional Teaching Artists, and learning responsibility and cooperation by working with peers. For more information, visit www.darlingtonarts.org.

Darlington Arts Center is located at 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA. It is convenient to Delaware, Chester and New Castle counties, less than a mile east of Rte. 202, just south of Rte. 1, and 1¼ miles from the Delaware state line. For questions or directions, please call (610) 358-3632 or visit www.darlingtonarts.org