Philosophy of the Children's School
The Children's School of Washington is a school for children ages three, four and five. The enrollment is open to any child regardless of ethnic, racial or religious background. Each child is treated with respect and honor. The program is child-oriented, full of activities that are designed to encourage individual motivation and curiosity, set within an environment that is warm, safe, friendly and fun.
Goals for the Children
- To introduce children to school life and literacy
- To encourage motivation and curiosity
- To form a positive self-image and gain self-confidence
- To learn to identify and deal with their feelings
- To grow independence
- To learn to contribute to group activities
- To learn to follow directions
- To learn to use and care for materials properly
- To reinforce and encourage courteous behaviors
- To gain the rewards for being with children from a variety of ethnic, racial and religious origins
- To gain tolerance and acceptance of children who have special needs
We have the privilege and responsibility of introducing children to school life and literacy. Developmentally appropriate activities are presented with a special emphasis on good literature. Pleasant experiences with books may lead to an attitude of love of learning that will last a lifetime. Children enjoy doing tasks that are natural and comfortable. That is the atmosphere that the Children's School presents.
The sessions for the three year old are designed for children who may be away from parents for the first time. Socialization, creative expression, development of small and large muscles, and positive self-concepts are the goals of this class. Good literature will be the basis of most activities: reading and looking at books, repeating nursery rhymes, making up and drawing stories will be daily activities.
Sessions for the four year old are designed for the child who will enter kindergarten the following school year. Readiness activities in cognitive skills are presented as well as activities in creative expression and motor skills development. Good literature will be the basis of most activities: reading and looking at books, retelling and drawing pictures of stories, and watching how words are written that make up these stories. Playtime, periodic field trips, resource guests and computer tasks are integral parts of the daily program.
The Transition Class is designed for (but not limited to) the five year old who will attend kindergarten the following school year. Readiness and cognitive activities are geared to meet the individual student's skill level and developmental needs. Good literature will be an important part of the program, with emphasis on reading, retelling and drawing pictures about stories, and learning how letters make up the words for the stories. Playtime, field trips, resource guests and computer tasks are integral parts of the program.
Good Communications are Important!
Parents are encouraged to visit the classrooms and to schedule conferences if needed with the teachers.