Preschool
Key goals of our preschool programs are to help children develop social skills and equip them with the tools they need for school entry.
About
the preschool care program at Growing Roots
In our preschool program, we embrace the Reggio Emilia approach, where teachers engage with your child’s interests and extend their learning through open-ended questions and both planned and spontaneous activities. Alongside nurturing children’s interests, we also foster literacy and numeracy skills using the STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), encouraging guided inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. We prepare children for primary school through short morning study sessions.
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Tailor activities based on children's interests.
Children are active participants in their own growth. At Growing Roots Early Learning Center, each child has a personalized plan that incorporates their interests and their parents’ goals. We document, assess, and share children’s progress through both an online platform and paper portfolio.
- Learn self-care skills, and prepare for literacy in primary school.
- We'll nurture the seeds of tomorrow and watch them flourish into confident, capable individuals.
Preschool program
Young children embark on a journey of independence as they navigate through their early years. Encouraged to make choices and explore their surroundings, they gradually learn to assert themselves and take charge of their actions. Through various experiences and interactions, they develop essential self-care skills, from dressing themselves to feeding and personal hygiene routines.
Safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed all state, local, and national guidelines
Growing Roots curriculum includes:
In the classroom, children are encouraged to express themselves freely, fostering creativity and self-expression. Through art, storytelling, and imaginative play, they learn to communicate their thoughts and feelings, building essential language skills along the way. These early interactions with language and literacy set the stage for their future academic endeavors, instilling confidence and a thirst for knowledge.
- Independent, teacher-directed, and small-group activities fostering investigation, exploration, and discovery.
- Flexible learning approaches tailored to each child, integrating their strengths and interests.
- Curriculum supporting creative expression, literacy, music, and more.
Ages
we meet kids where they are.
Infants
Babies enjoy relaxed, soothing nursing routines for feeding, sleeping, and diaper changes, fostering a peaceful and nurturing environment.
Toddler
Toddlers explore choices, take risks, and enjoy diverse indoor and outdoor play with guidance from dedicated ngā Kaiako/teachers.
Preschool
Young children gain independence, make choices, learn self-care skills, and prepare for literacy in primary school.