The beauty of a play-based curriculum is that very young children can routinely observe and learn from others’ emotions and experiences. Skills-based curricula, on the other hand, are sometimes derisively known as “drill and kill” programs because most teachers understand that young children can’t learn meaningfully in the social isolation required for such an approach. (CNN) — Every day where we work, we see our young...
It is not to late to enroll your child for the 2013-2014 school year! Bates Technical College Cooperative Preschools provide early childhood education for children ages 2-5 years old. The college’s instructors provide training, technical assistance, parenting information and support to the cooperative preschool teachers. What is a cooperative preschool? A cooperative preschool is a parent/child participation program. Parents enroll in a...
Welcome to our preschool family! Organization for Parent Education Programs (OPEP) means parent support/parent education. Being a parent is the hardest and most important job you will ever do in your life. It is a job a person is never fully prepared for, nor can accomplish entirely alone. For these reasons parents need support, and that’s where we come in. We are a parent education program that offers you the opportunity to be intensely involved in your...
The Cooperative Model At the heart of our program, you’ll find the “cooperative spirit.” Parents, board members, preschool teachers, Child Studies instructors, and Bates Technical College all work together to manage the preschool. Everyone contributes to the success of the program! To help the preschool run efficiently, roles have been defined. How To Work Cooperatively In A Co-op… Know what it means to be a member. Read the policies, bylaws and...
Some children readily adapt to preschool, others take their time. No matter how your child reacts to preschool, allow time to do it in his/her own way. It is common for children to: Remain close to you when you are at preschool. Interact little with other children at first. Say little about preschool at home. Change their behavior at home as they try out new independence. Have more colds and illnesses from contact with more people. To assist your...
We Strive To Instill a Life-Long Love of Learning!
Our classes are designed to give your children more opportunities in early child eduaction.
South Hill Cooperative Preschool is affiliated with the Home and Family Life Department at Bates Technical College. What does this mean?
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