Pre-K Programs near Buchanan, MI

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool Program

Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.

Prekindergarten Program

Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. We are a contracted provider with On My Way Pre-K for eligible families.

Pre-K Program

St. Mary's Preschool Program

We provide a nurturing, secure, Catholic educational setting for young children. In a safe, age-appropriate and engaging environment, children learn and explore as they experience their world and its challenges. The program enhances physical, emotional, social, creative, and intellectual growth.

Preschool

A massive amount of cognitive development takes place in the various learning centers that allow maximum time for hands-on play, exploration, and discovery. At the same time, this is an important time in children’s social and emotional development, as well. At Friends, the older two-year-olds are acknowledged for their accomplishments and are helped to feel increasingly competent and in control of themselves. Since self-esteem comes from real accomplishment, allowing them to do things on their own is the best way we can help them develop self-confidence. Healthy social and emotional development is essential in children’s cognitive development. Daily activities in carefully-constructed learning areas allow for maximum intellectual learning. In addition, language development, which is part of literacy, is increased when children listen and talk to others (receptive and expressive language). Their vocabularies are greatly increased during this time in their lives! When children turn 3 years of age, they are placed in one of two preschool classes, where they stay until the year before they enter Kindergarten. Both classes share the same underlying educational programs through curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices. As children become more independent, they choose which activities to focus on in their educationally-rich classroom environment.

Pre-K

At Friends, we provide the perfect balance: developmentally appropriate practices with active, hands-on, play-based learning, along with some purposeful but stress-free instruction on skills the children will need. For example, we use Handwriting Without Tears, which provides multi-sensory tools that allow children to actively participate with joy. In addition, each and every learning center in the Pre-K room is labeled with a list of specific skills the children are learning as they play. Early cognitive learning consists of three things: plenty of time, plenty of materials, and plenty of interactions with skilled adults. Our trained teachers have carefully designed these programs and filled them with just the right kinds of materials that guarantee maximum learning as the children are engaged in them. During expanded times of child-directed activities, teachers move from group to group, where they add educational value to what’s happening. It looks like play, but it is serious learning! We are confident that the Pre-K program at Friends is an excellent experience for the children as they prepare to enter Kindergarten.

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