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Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten Success
Lasting Learning That Is Hands-On, Fun, and Imaginative
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten Success
Lasting Learning That Is Hands-On, Fun, and Imaginative
pre k | 4 years | Serving Newport News and Virginia Beach, VA
Your Child Learns All The Skills They Need For Kindergarten
The pre-kindergarten program fully prepares your child to shine in Kindergarten. Using the Creative Curriculum® and Funshine Express, we tailor lesson plans to your child. They will learn all the skills they need in Kindergarten, such as problem-solving and following directions. Fun is still on the menu with exciting, hands-on group activities that completely immerse your child in the experience of learning.
A Bilingual Learning Environment Spells Future Success
Learning two languages has many advantages for your child’s future success, such as increased cognitive development and academic achievement, improved memory, and better-paying jobs in their future. We ensure bilingualism and integrate Spanish into our daily lesson plans, along with specialized weekly Spanish lessons. Getting your child off to a bright start with bilingualism is a part of what we do well.
STEAM Promotes Critical and Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
Science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) is a curriculum that is essential for early education today. Using our Funshine Express lesson plans, pre-K kids will participate in two monthly projects that will provide them with a first introduction to STEAM concepts. These educational elements give your child an advantage as they kick off Kindergarten and move through their academic career.
Mastering Mind-Body Connection Through Physical Exercise and Play
At the age of four, your child is mastering gross muscle skills such as balancing, running, and climbing, all of which they practice every day. Physical activity is an essential part of our daily lessons with free play in the classroom and time spent outdoors at least twice a day. We also practice yoga daily as a way to get children moving and provide them with techniques to focus and calm their minds.
Loving Lessons On How To Manage Big Feelings
Our already qualified and competent teachers receive 40 hours of additional training in classroom management and teaching children how to deal with overwhelming feelings. Our teachers use Conscious Discipline® techniques that are heart-centered and teach empathy. We believe that every child deserves calm, loving guidance when it comes to managing their big feelings in challenging moments.
A Family-Feel Welcomes You To The First Discovery Community
First Discovery Children’s Academy is more than just a school; it’s a community. As the children form friendships with one another, by extension, the parents and families get to know each other as well. All of these friendships connect our staff and teachers, who work hard to create a loving and secure environment for the children to learn in and call home.
Regular Outings and Visitors Keep Things Exciting
Throughout the year, children experience several exciting field trips and in-house visitors. These exceptional experiences allow for variety and excitement in your child’s day. In-house visits are a chance to meet members of the community and learn about their professions. Field trips include museum visits and watching plays, while visitors to our school include community members such as storytellers, musicians, and firefighters.
Cleanliness Is Key When It Comes To The Health Of Your Child
Parents often comment on how clean our classrooms are and it gives us a sense of pride. We hire a cleaning service to deep clean our school every week night, so your child comes into a pristine leaning space every day. We engage the students in our daily cleaning routines, teaching them to clean up after play and learning activities. We believe that cleanliness is crucial to your child’s health and is an essential life skill and habit.
Healthy, Balanced Meals, and Snacks Provided At No Extra Cost
Following the best practices for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), nutritious meals and snacks are prepared in-house by our chef. In our peanut-free environment, we serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks that are filled with fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods so your child will have the best fuel for playing and learning all day long.
The Ultimate in Safety and Security Measures Protect Your Child
Your child’s safety is our priority. You can be assured that our property is secure, with a fenced-in yard and restricted access to outside visitors. Only families and staff are issued a key fob for entry to our school. As an added measure, CCTV security cameras monitor the property and surrounding area at all times.
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