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In preschool we use the Building Language for Literacy curriculum. This program develops oral language and early literacy skills. By using Building Language for Literacy, we help to prepare children for reading success using high-quality literature, songs and poems, rich vocabulary, and language-loving characters. We also foster the children’s awareness in other domains such as… Continue Reading Preschool Curriculum

Teaching Kindergarten is wonderful because the kids come to us eager to learn and excited about school.  They learn and grow very rapidly at this age and make us smile with their energy and excitement! We believe in teaching the whole child, socially, emotionally, and academically, using developmentally appropriate techniques which promote positive, independent learners… Continue Reading Welcome to Kindergarten

Fifth graders are wonderful because they are curious and interested in learning, and they are beginning to become independent. We take into account the individuality of all students. The students have diverse needs and we try to accommodate each one to be as successful as possible. We strive to have the students make life connections… Continue Reading Welcome to Fifth Grade

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