Our Program
The Bennington Preschool integrates three and four-year-old students without disabilities into the special education preschool classroom to act as peer models.
Three-year-olds attend Monday-Thursday 8am-11am. Four-year-olds attend Monday-Thursday 12pm-3pm. To be eligible for our program your child must be three or four by July 31st. |
Goals
*to help each child reach his/her fullest potential.
*to prepare each child for maximum participation in educational activities in the least restrictive environment.
*to provide an atmosphere of trust, where children are provided with support, in a safe and gentle environment.
*to foster a sense of competency and independence in all aspects of the child's being. Children succeed when they have a strong sense of self and a child's self esteem and ability to learn are interdependent.
*to support the development of the whole child - socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.
*to prepare each child for maximum participation in educational activities in the least restrictive environment.
*to provide an atmosphere of trust, where children are provided with support, in a safe and gentle environment.
*to foster a sense of competency and independence in all aspects of the child's being. Children succeed when they have a strong sense of self and a child's self esteem and ability to learn are interdependent.
*to support the development of the whole child - socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.
Philosophy
We believe that children's play is an expression of intelligence and growth. Play is the essential work of childhood and an important part of developing cognitive, emotional, and problem-solving skills. Young children learn best through hands-on, concrete experiences, and this firm foundation allows them to begin to learn to make abstractions. The Bennington Preschool provides opportunities for children to repeatedly try new skills and experiment with new knowledge.