Early Childhood & Blended Early Learning Katie Doherty – Early Childhood Teacher Carolyn Revor – Early Childhood Teacher.

Early Childhood &Blended Early LearningKatie Doherty Early Childhood TeacherCarolyn Revor Early Childhood Teacher

Early Learning PhilosophyChildren of all developmental abilities should be educated in an integrated environment that supports and facilitates optimal learning. In order to foster a sense of belonging among our diverse population, children will be educated through a collaborative effort between the staff, the home, and the community.

What Is Early Childhood?Early Childhood is:Programming for children pre-school aged 3-5 years old with an IEP.Small student to teacher ratio class maximum 10.Core Curricular Components:Creative Curriculum Literacy, Mathematics, Science & Social Studies, the Arts, TechnologyHandwriting Without Tears Handwriting ProgramJolly Phonics Phonemic and Letter Recognition Program

Services Within the EC ClassroomLanguage 30 minute language group with a speech pathologist each week.Sensory Motor 30 minute sensory group with an OTR each week.Social Work 30 minute social group with a social worker each week.Each child receives individual services each week as stated in their IEP.

What is Blended Early Learning?Blended Early Learning is:Programming for At-Risk preschoolers identified through the our Early Childhood Screening.Larger student to teacher ratio class maximum 20.Core Curricular Components:Creative Curriculum Literacy, Mathematics, Science & Social Studies, the Arts, TechnologyHandwriting Without Tears Handwriting ProgramJolly Phonics Phonemic and Letter Recognition Program

Home-School ConnectionWhat you can do at home:Read to your child every dayTalk to your child about daily events to expand vocabulary Enroll your child in community events such as:Oak Lawn Library Oak Childrens MuseumOak Lawn Park District and Special Rec. Programs (Parades, Events, Movies)Community Pools and Parks, Ice Rinks

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